National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800)
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Received in the Senate.
9/14/2026 • Senate
Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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
Reported to House • 6/15/2026
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (2)
Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Letter to the Honorable Mike Rogers
Published: June 11, 2026
H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
As reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 15, 2026
Published: June 26, 2026
Amendments (25)
This bill has 25 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
July 22, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
July 22, 2026
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 13, 2026
Committee Review
June 4, 2026
Floor Debate
July 21, 2026
Passed Chamber
July 22, 2026
Other Chamber
September 14, 2026
President
Failed
July 22, 2026
Text Versions (3)
Committee Reports (1)
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