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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 14, 2026
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H.R. 8800Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. (R-AL)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 13, 2026
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In plain English

H.R. 8800 authorizes Department of Defense spending and policies for fiscal year 2027, including procurement of aircraft and ships, active duty and reserve personnel levels, military health care and compensation, and acquisition management authorities. The bill establishes policies on DOD interactions with foreign nations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and requires the department to account for foreign military sales demand in munitions and defense production planning. It also directs DOD to create expedited qualification processes for new domestic and allied sources of strategic materials like metals and rare-earth magnets, authorizes military construction projects, and funds National Nuclear Security Administration and other defense-related agencies. Introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), the bill passed the House on July 22, 2026.

What’s in the bill (9 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Organization of act into divisions; table of contents
  • Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees
  • Sec. 6. 302 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
  • Sec. 52. 232-16(c) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or successor
  • Sec. 91. 227 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and
  • Sec. 7. 2 of title 15, Code of Federal
  • Sec. 1. 1 of title 14, Code of Federal
  • Sec. 8. 1(b), title 47, Code of
  • Sec. 2. 101 of title 48,
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Activity timeline

Sep 14
Sep 14
Received in the Senate.
Jul 22
Jul 22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22
Jul 22
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Jul 22
Jul 22
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Jul 22
Jul 22
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).
Jul 22
Jul 22
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 22
Jul 22
Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
Jul 22
Jul 22
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 22
Jul 22
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 22
Jul 22
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8800.
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Full action log

All 50 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate.
Jul 22
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Jul 22
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Jul 22
HOUSEOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).
Jul 22
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 22
HOUSEMr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
Jul 22
HOUSEThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 22
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 22
HOUSEThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8800.
Jul 22
HOUSEThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 22
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5153-5157)
Jul 22
HOUSECommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
Jul 22
HOUSEOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 22
HOUSEMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Jul 22
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jul 22
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinson amendment No. 34.
Jul 22
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Casten demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30.
Jul 22
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 22
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 28.
Jul 22
HOUSEThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 22
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5127)
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
Jul 21
HOUSEOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 21
HOUSEMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Jul 21
HOUSEThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 21
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5008-5018)
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
Jul 21
HOUSEOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 21
HOUSEMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17.
Jul 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15.

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