National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 1071)
EnactedLatest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
12/18/2025
Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).
Among other elements, the bill
- authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
- 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 domestic sourcing;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;
- authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
- authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;
- sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;
- sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard;
- sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; and
- sets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
Passed House • 12/10/2025
Topics & Subjects
Amendments (17)
This bill has 17 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (5)
On the Motion
December 17, 2025
On the Cloture Motion
December 15, 2025
On the Motion to Proceed
December 11, 2025
On Passage
December 10, 2025
On Motion to Commit
December 10, 2025
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Enacted into Law
Public Law 119-60
View on Congress.govBill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 14, 2025
Committee Review
August 1, 2025
Floor Debate
August 1, 2025
Passed Chamber
December 10, 2025
Other Chamber
August 8, 2025
President
December 18, 2025
Failed
December 10, 2025
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