Federal · 119th Congress
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Policy areaEconomics and Public Finance
Summary
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.
(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)
Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for
Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including
the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Sponsor
Floor votes11
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 575. (CR S7154)Senate · Oct 16, 202550–44
On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 355 (Roll no. 210).House · Jul 18, 202576–355
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 355 (Roll no. 210). House · Jul 18, 202576–355
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A015) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 353 (Roll no. 209).House · Jul 18, 202576–353
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 30 - 400 (Roll no. 208).House · Jul 18, 202530–400
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 6 - 422 (Roll no. 207).House · Jul 18, 20256–422
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 104 - 326 (Roll no. 206).House · Jul 18, 2025104–326
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 6 - 421 (Roll no. 205).House · Jul 18, 20256–421
On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 365 (Roll no. 204).House · Jul 18, 202563–365
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).House · Jul 18, 2025221–209
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211).House · Jul 18, 2025211–219
Other titles2
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Legislative history104
Dec 8, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Dec 2, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8433)
Nov 19, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Nov 18, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8189)
Oct 16, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 4016 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 575) entered in Senate.
Oct 16, 2025
Senate · Floor
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 575. (CR S7154)Roll Call 57549–44
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Oct 14, 2025
Senate · FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113-7114)
Oct 14, 2025
Senate · FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7113)
Jul 31, 2025
SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
Jul 30, 2025
SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 23, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Jul 18, 2025
House · Amendment
On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 355 (Roll no. 210).Roll Call 21076–355
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