National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- Last Action
- 11/12/2025
Actions
- 2025-11-12Held at the desk.
- 2025-11-12Received in the House.
- 2025-11-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2025-10-09Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570.
- 2025-10-09Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570.
- 2025-10-09Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) withdrawn in Senate.
- 2025-10-09Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7062-7087)
- 2025-10-08Considered by Senate.
- 2025-10-06Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
- 2025-10-01Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
- 2025-09-30Considered by Senate.
- 2025-09-29Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
- 2025-09-19Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
- 2025-09-17Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
- 2025-09-16Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
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CRS Summary
As of 2025-07-15 (25)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.
Among other elements, the bill
- authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
- authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
- authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
- requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
- requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
- extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
- repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
Subjects
- Academic performance and assessments
- Accounting and auditing
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Adoption and foster care
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Africa
- Air quality
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alliances
- Appropriations
- Arab-Israeli relations
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Armed Forces Retirement Home
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Asia
- Assault and harassment offenses
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