Senate bill · S. 2296 (119th Congress)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker (U.S. Senator for Mississippi, 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). 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 .
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Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Armed Services · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Nov 12, 2025
Introduced
Held at the desk.
U.S. Senate
- Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
- Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
- Nov 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Nov 10, 2025
Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
U.S. Senate
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- Oct 9, 2025
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.
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.
U.S. Senate
- Oct 9, 2025
Passed a chamber
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.
U.S. Senate
- Oct 8, 2025
Considered by Senate.
U.S. Senate
- Oct 6, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6943-6944)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
U.S. Senate
- Oct 1, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6889-6893)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 30, 2025
Considered by Senate.
U.S. Senate
- Sep 29, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6805-6813)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 19, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6781-6784)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 17, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6667)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 16, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6625)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 11, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S6561)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 10, 2025
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)
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)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 4, 2025
Measure Laid Before Senate by motion.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
U.S. Senate
- Sep 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 3, 2025
Motion to Proceed to Measure Considered in Senate. (cr S5989)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)
U.S. Senate
- Sep 2, 2025
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Measure Invoked in Senate by Yea-nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (cr S5544)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)
U.S. Senate
- Aug 2, 2025
Cloture Motion on the Motion to Proceed to the Measure Presented in Senate. (cr S5522)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522)
U.S. Senate
- Jul 15, 2025
An Errata Sheet on Written Report No. 119-39 Was printed.
An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.
- Jul 15, 2025
An Errata Sheet on Written Report No. 119-39 Was printed.
An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.
- Jul 15, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.
U.S. Senate
- Jul 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 15, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
U.S. Senate
- Apr 9, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6.
- Apr 9, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6.
- Apr 8, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.
- Apr 8, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.
- Mar 5, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.
- Mar 5, 2025
Hearing held
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.
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