Senate bill · S. 1071 (119th Congress)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: John Cornyn (U.S. Senator for Texas, Republican)
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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 In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .
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Committee
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.
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Full history
- Dec 18, 2025
Enacted
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
U.S. Senate
- Dec 18, 2025
Enacted
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- Dec 18, 2025
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
- Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
Presented to President.
President
- Dec 18, 2025
Signed
Signed by President.
President
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- Dec 17, 2025
Motion by Senator Thune to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071 With an Amendment (sa 3961) Withdrawn in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
U.S. Senate
- Dec 17, 2025
Passed a chamber
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
U.S. Senate
- Dec 16, 2025
Considered by Senate (message From the House considered). (consideration: cr S8749)
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
U.S. Senate
- Dec 15, 2025
Considered by Senate (message From the House considered). (consideration: cr S8707-8708)
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
U.S. Senate
- 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)
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)
U.S. Senate
- Dec 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. Senate
- Dec 10, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on S. 1071.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Dec 10, 2025
Message on House Action Received in Senate and at Desk: House Amendment to Senate bill.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
U.S. Senate
- Dec 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 10, 2025
On Motion to Commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (roll no. 319).
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
- Dec 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Dec 9, 2025
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Aug 8, 2025
Held at the desk.
- Aug 8, 2025
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
- Aug 8, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Aug 1, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
U.S. Senate
- Aug 1, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
U.S. Senate
- Aug 1, 2025
In committee
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 14, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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