S. 2296

Senate

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)

Passed the Senate

The Senate has passed this bill. It now moves to the House.

In brief

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 authorizes funding for Department of Defense programs, military construction projects, and Department of Energy nuclear security activities. The legislation sets personnel strength levels for active duty and reserve forces, authorizes the procurement of ships, aircraft, and missiles, and extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative through 2026. Additionally, it removes several statutory provisions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the position of Chief Diversity Officer. Introduced by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), the bill passed the Senate and has been sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

Passed 82-15Senate · November 10, 2025Roll call
Passed Committee 24-1Senate · July 19, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

July 26, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Sets policy and authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for consideration.
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November 10, 2025 · Senate
Passed the Senate
Authorizes FY2026 funding and policy for the Department of Defense. Passed the Senate 82-15.
Passed 82-15
Next: Sent to the House for consideration.
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July 19, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The primary annual authorization bill for the United States military and its operations.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services.
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July 19, 2026 · Senate
Debated
The annual defense authorization bill for FY2026. It is currently being debated on the Senate floor.
Next: Senate floor debate continues toward a final vote.
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July 19, 2026 · Senate
Vote recorded
The annual defense authorization bill for FY2026. It has been a top-ten most viewed bill for several consecutive weeks in July 2026.
Passed Committee 24-1
Next: Awaits Senate floor debate.
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July 26, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
This Senate bill authorizes defense spending and policy for fiscal year 2026. It has appeared on the most viewed list for several weeks.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services.
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July 26, 2026 · Senate
Reported from committee
The FY2026 NDAA authorizes funding for the U.S. military. It has remained on the most-viewed list for several weeks.
Next: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
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