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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800)

Introduced
Introduced 5/13/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

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Topics & Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAppropriationsArms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsBuilding constructionComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of DefenseEuropeGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary civil functionsMilitary command and structureMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

Amendments (25)

This bill has 25 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]

Republican • AL-3

Sponsored 5/13/2026

Cosponsors (1)

R[
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

D-WA-9

Joined 5/13/2026

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)

Engrossed in House7/22/2026
Reported in House6/15/2026
Introduced in House5/13/2026

Committee Reports (1)

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1