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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
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Public Law 119-60, December 18, 2025
SenatePassed with no objection (unanimous consent)
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
In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and
In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.
SenateConsidered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Library of CongressResolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Floor Vote
SenateConsidered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
SenateCloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655)
House floor actionsRule H. Res. 936 passed House.
SenateMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
House floor actionsReceived in the House.
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Republicans19 spoke
During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only.
This bill supports the Trump administration's 3.8 percent pay raise for all servicemembers that authorizes nearly $3 billion for construction of barracks, family housing, dining facilities, medical facilities, childcare centers, and schools. It also improves servicemember access to mental health services.
I rise today in support of the compromise bill for the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill continues the fundamental reforms to defense acquisition that started in our committee and supports a fighting force that will stand against those who threaten the United States of America.
I rise today in strong support of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I thank my friend, colleague, and ranking member, Don Norcross, for all of his great work on this effort.
I rise today in strong support of this year's NDAA. I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership on the critical acquisition reforms in this bill.
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
I rise also today in full support of the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill delivers exactly what America has needed: bombs and bullets from America for America.
I rise today in support of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, which includes the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
This bill also bans cell phones in DODEA schools, prevents the downsizing or closing of childcare centers without congressional notification, expands access to healthcare, prevents the elimination of uniformed
Accelerating the acquisition cycle, slaying a bloated military construction process, delivering environmental stewardship to communities impacted by PFAS, and providing quality housing for our servicemembers, this bill is essential for keeping trust with our servicemembers and their families.
I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I thank Chairman Rogers for his leadership in bringing this critical piece of legislation, which is vital to the national security of our Nation, to the floor for the 65th consecutive year.
I am grateful to support the National Defense Authorization Act. I appreciate House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers for his success on peace through strength, working together with Ranking Member Adam Smith.
This bipartisan legislation includes the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. This bill supports the efforts of the Coast Guard to protect American waters, interdict drugs, stop human trafficking, promote maritime safety, and save lives at sea.
I rise to support the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and to also thank the chairman, the minority leader, and my House Armed Services Committee colleagues for crafting a bill with the people of Guam in mind.
This NDAA delivers the investments and reforms our servicemembers deserve, improving readiness, modernizing our forces, and strengthening the foundation of America's national defense.
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Florida (Mrs. Moody).
I also support this bill. I thank Chairman Rogers, the committee staff, House and Senate. This has truly been a bipartisan process. I am not in love with everything in the bill.
I rise today in opposition to the rule on the floor. There is so much going on in this rule: the NDAA, the INVEST Act, a bunch of so-called permitting bills that will gut environmental protections.
This bill addresses affordability and achievability of the current and future modernization requirements while continuing the oversight necessary to ensure reasonable execution of these programs that include all of our tactical aircraft programs; the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft; and tactical munitions.
I want to first thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for the manner in which they worked together in a bipartisan way. It is an example of what has taken place here for almost 60 years, where we come together for this legislation.
As we debate this bill, President Trump is announcing that he has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. People voted for President Trump because he was going to end the endless wars. This Congress must stand up against another war in Venezuela like we had in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Libya.
I rise in support of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. Importantly, the bill reforms the outdated acquisition process at the Department of Defense. It provides a pay raise for our servicemembers, supports our allies in Europe, including Ukraine, and takes other steps to strengthen our security.
I rise today because in just 3 weeks, the Affordable Care Act tax credits that helped millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire. These tax credits have been a lifeline for families and small businesses across the country.
I stand in strong support of the 2026 NDAA. It is an essential piece of legislation that underscores our commitment to ensuring that we uphold the safety and security of the American people.
In 2025, with growing global maritime threats, it is particularly important for Congress to exercise its constitutional mandate to ``provide and maintain a Navy.'' The Seapower portion of this bill accomplished that goal.
After months of bipartisan work and real progress, a key provision of my Enduring Welcome Act, legislation that passed the Foreign Affairs Committee with strong bipartisan support, was set to be included in the NDAA.
I came to Congress wanting to join the Armed Services Committee in particular because it is one of the few committees that still works together to collaborate and legislate.
Returning from a speaking event downtown and 5:00 p.m. traffic delayed me from making the votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 319 and YEA on Roll Call No. 320.
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