Federal · 119th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
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
In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .
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Floor votes12
Amendment SA 3927, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 569.Senate · Oct 9, 202547–50
Amendment SA 3872, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 566.Senate · Oct 9, 202547–50
Amendment SA 3853, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 10 - 88. Record Vote Number: 568.Senate · Oct 9, 202510–88
Amendment SA 3761, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 83. Record Vote Number: 562.Senate · Oct 9, 202514–83
Amendment SA 3697, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 564.Senate · Oct 9, 202551–46
Amendment SA 3535, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 563.Senate · Oct 9, 202553–43
Amendment SA 3210, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 567.Senate · Oct 9, 202546–52
Amendment SA 3109, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 565.Senate · Oct 9, 202546–50
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.Senate · Oct 9, 202577–20
Motion to table amendment SA 3849 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 512.Senate · Sep 10, 202551–49
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)Senate · Sep 4, 202583–13
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)Senate · Sep 2, 202584–14
Other titles33
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 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 Introduced
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Atomic Energy Testing Liability ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability ActShort Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
COUNTER Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
Combating PRC Overseas and Unlawful Networked Threats through Enhanced Resilience Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
DETERRENCE ActShort Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
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Legislative history264
Nov 12, 2025
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Nov 12, 2025
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Nov 10, 2025
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3928 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3928 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Gallego to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · Amendment
Amendment SA 3927, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 569.Roll Call 56947–49
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Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3927 proposed by Senator Merkley to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074)
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3926 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3926 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7069-7070)
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3901 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3901 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Scott SC to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
Oct 9, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3899 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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