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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

119th CongressIntroduced March 14, 2025Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]· TX
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Became Public Law No: 119-60.
December 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

Committees

  • PrimaryArmed Services Committee
  • AlsoVeterans' Affairs Committee

CRS subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsTexasVeterans' organizations and recognition

Action history

  1. March 14, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. March 14, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. August 1, 2025Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  4. August 1, 2025Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. August 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. August 1, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
  7. August 8, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. August 8, 2025Received in the House.
  9. August 8, 2025Held at the desk.
  10. December 9, 2025Rules 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.
  11. December 10, 2025Rule H. Res. 936 passed House.
  12. December 10, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
  13. December 10, 2025Rule 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.
  14. December 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
  15. December 10, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  16. December 10, 2025Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
  17. December 10, 2025The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  18. December 10, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  19. December 10, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)
  20. December 10, 2025On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
  21. December 10, 2025Passed/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)
  22. December 10, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
  23. December 10, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. December 10, 2025Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
  25. December 11, 2025Motion 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)
  26. December 11, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
  27. December 11, 2025Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
  28. December 11, 2025Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
  29. December 11, 2025Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
  30. December 11, 2025Motion 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)
  31. December 15, 2025Cloture 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)
  32. December 15, 2025Motion 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.
  33. December 15, 2025Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
  34. December 16, 2025Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
  35. December 17, 2025Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
  36. December 17, 2025Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
  37. December 17, 2025Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  38. December 17, 2025Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  39. December 18, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  40. December 18, 2025Presented to President.
  41. December 18, 2025Presented to President.
  42. December 18, 2025Signed by President.
  43. December 18, 2025Signed by President.
  44. December 18, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-60.
  45. December 18, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-60.

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