National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
U.S. Congress · S2296 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2025-07-15. Latest action: Held at the desk.
Summary (plain-language)
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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies; requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards; extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD. 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 .
Sponsors
- Roger F. Wicker (primary)
Text versions
What analysts say
CBO cost estimates
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Estimated Changes in Direct Spending Under S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
— 2025-09-03
As reported by the Senate Committee on Armed Services on July 15, 2025
Full estimate published at cbo.gov; it will appear here once an archived or committee-report copy is available.
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Budgetary Determination for Section 1564 of S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, as Passed by the Senate on October 9, 2025
— 2025-12-05
In this letter, CBO discusses the effects of enacting section 1564 of S. 2296, as passed by the Senate.
Full estimate published at cbo.gov; it will appear here once an archived or committee-report copy is available.
Committee reports
What politicians say
No linked claims or utterances yet — no one on record has cited this measure to justify a public argument.
Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Received in the House. |
| 2025-11-12 | Held at the desk. |
| 2025-11-10 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-10-09 | Considered by Senate. |
| 2025-10-09 | Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) withdrawn in Senate. |
| 2025-10-09 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570. |
| 2025-10-09 | Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570. |
| 2025-10-08 | Considered by Senate. |
| 2025-10-06 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944) |
| 2025-10-01 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893) |
| 2025-09-30 | Considered by Senate. |
| 2025-09-29 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813) |
| 2025-09-19 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784) |
| 2025-09-17 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667) |
| 2025-09-16 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625) |
| 2025-09-11 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561) |
| 2025-09-10 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512) |
| 2025-09-10 | Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) made in Senate. (text: CR S6512) |
| 2025-09-04 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050) |
| 2025-09-04 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054) |
| 2025-09-04 | Measure laid before Senate by motion. |
| 2025-09-03 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989) |
| 2025-09-02 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539) |
| 2025-09-02 | Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544) |
| 2025-08-02 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522) |
| 2025-08-02 | Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522) |
| 2025-07-15 | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-07-15 | Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39. |
| 2025-07-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115. |
| 2025-07-15 | An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed. |
| 2025-04-09 | Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8. |
| 2025-04-09 | Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6. |
| 2025-04-08 | Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5. |
| 2025-03-05 | Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3. |