S 1071
119th Congress
Senate
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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41 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Dec 17, 2025
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 17, 2025
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 17, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
Dec 16, 2025
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
Dec 15, 2025
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
Dec 15, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
Dec 15, 2025
Cloture 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)
Dec 11, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
Dec 11, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
Dec 11, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
Dec 11, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
Dec 11, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
Dec 11, 2025
Motion 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)
Dec 10, 2025
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 10, 2025
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Dec 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
Dec 10, 2025
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
Dec 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)
Dec 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 10, 2025
Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
Dec 10, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
Dec 10, 2025
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.
Dec 10, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
Dec 10, 2025
Rule H. Res. 936 passed House.
Dec 9, 2025
Rules 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.
Aug 8, 2025
Held at the desk.
Aug 8, 2025
Received in the House.
Aug 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
Aug 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
5
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Senate · vote #648 | On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071) | Agreed To | 77–20 | See who voted → |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Senate · vote #647 | On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 | Agreed To | 76–20 | See who voted → |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Senate · vote #646 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 | Agreed To | 75–22 | See who voted → |
| Dec 10, 2025 | House · vote #320 | On Passage | Passed | 312–112 | See who voted → |
| Dec 10, 2025 | House · vote #319 | On Motion to Commit | Failed | 209–216 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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
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Became Public Law No: 119-60.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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