Federal · 119th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Among other elements, the bill
authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .
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Floor votes22
On agreeing to the Grothman amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 254 (Roll no. 276).House · Jul 22, 2026175–254
On agreeing to the Harrigan amendment (A020) Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 199 (Roll no. 275).House · Jul 22, 2026232–199
On agreeing to the Issa amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 224 (Roll no. 274).House · Jul 22, 2026207–224
On agreeing to the Self amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 273).House · Jul 22, 2026221–210
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).House · Jul 22, 2026216–212
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).House · Jul 22, 2026213–216
On agreeing to the McDowell amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 269).House · Jul 21, 2026214–216
On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 268).House · Jul 21, 2026221–203
On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 208 (Roll no. 267).House · Jul 21, 2026219–208
On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 266).House · Jul 21, 2026212–217
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 266). House · Jul 21, 2026212–217
On agreeing to the Crank amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 214 (Roll no. 265).House · Jul 21, 2026215–214
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Other titles5
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed House
Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
SHIPS for America Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
Legislative history132
Sep 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Jul 22, 2026
House · Amendment
On agreeing to the Grothman amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 254 (Roll no. 276).Roll Call 276175–254
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Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment (A025) offered by Mr. Grothman. (consideration: CR H5123-5125, H5155-5156; text: CR H5123-5124)
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendments en bloc (A024) offered by Mr. Rogers (AL). (consideration: CR H5077-5123; text: CR H5077-5122)
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendments en bloc (A023) offered by Mr. Rogers (AL). (consideration: CR H5066-5077; text: CR H5066-5077)
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendments en bloc (A022) offered by Mr. Rogers (AL). (consideration: CR H5056-5066; text: CR H5056-5066)
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 22, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendments en bloc (A021) offered by Mr. Rogers (AL). (consideration: CR H5038-5056; text: CR H5038-5055)
Jul 22, 2026
House · Amendment
On agreeing to the Harrigan amendment (A020) Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 199 (Roll no. 275).Roll Call 275232–199
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