S. 2296

Senate

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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 national security activities. It sets personnel strength levels for active duty and reserve forces while authorizing the procurement of aircraft, ships, and missiles. The bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a strategy on emerging biotechnologies and mandates that the Navy change maintenance and repair processes for surface ships at private shipyards. Additionally, it repeals several statutory provisions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the position of Chief Diversity Officer. Introduced by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), the bill has passed the Senate and moved to the House.

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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August 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense for the 2026 fiscal year. It has been a fixture on the most-viewed bills list for several months.
Next: Awaiting Senate floor consideration.
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August 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 sets the budget and policy priorities for the U.S. military. It was the third most-viewed bill for the week ending August 9, 2026.
Next: Awaits further action in the Senate.
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August 9, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Authorizes FY2026 funding and policy for the Department of Defense and military construction programs.
Next: Awaits further floor debate and amendment process in the Senate.
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August 16, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 was the second most-viewed bill for the week of August 16, 2026.
Next: Awaits further action in the Senate.
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August 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Annual authorization bill for Department of Defense funding and activities for Fiscal Year 2026.
Next: Awaits further action in the Senate.
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August 30, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Currently being debated on the Senate floor to authorize defense spending and policy for FY2026.
Next: Awaits Senate floor vote.
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August 30, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 authorizes defense spending and policy.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services.
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August 30, 2026 · Senate
Reported from committee
Authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. Reported by Senate Armed Services Committee.
Next: Awaits Senate floor debate.
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September 6, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense for the 2026 fiscal year.
Next: Senate floor debate continues.
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September 6, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2026 authorizes funding and sets policy for the U.S. military.
Next: Awaits further consideration in the Senate.
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September 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 was the fourth most-viewed bill for the week of September 13, 2026.
Next: Referred to Senate committee.
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September 20, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act was one of the top five most-viewed bills for the week ending September 20, 2026.
Next: Referred to committee.
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