S. 2296Passed SenateARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Key facts
Introduced: Jul 15, 2025
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 0
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
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
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Floor Votes
Senate Roll Call #570 · Oct 10, 2025
Senate Roll Call #570 · Oct 10, 2025
Senate Roll Call #503 · Sep 4, 2025
Senate Roll Call #500 · Sep 2, 2025
Timeline
- Nov 12, 2025Held at the desk.
- Nov 12, 2025Received in the House.
- Nov 10, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 9, 2025Passed 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.
- Oct 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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.
- Oct 9, 2025Motion 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.
- Oct 9, 2025Considered by Senate.
- Oct 8, 2025Considered by Senate.
- Oct 6, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
- Oct 1, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
- Sep 30, 2025Considered by Senate.
- Sep 29, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
- Sep 19, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
- Sep 17, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
- Sep 16, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
- Sep 11, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)
- Sep 10, 2025Motion 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)
- Sep 10, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)
- Sep 4, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion.
- Sep 4, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)
- Sep 4, 2025Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)
- Sep 3, 2025Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)
- Sep 2, 2025Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)
- Sep 2, 2025Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)
- Aug 2, 2025Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522)
In the News
- DFC Funding Tripled as Foreign Aid Infrastructure Dismantles - Legis1
- FY2026 NDAA: Military Construction and Housing Authorizations - Every CRS Report
- FY2026 Defense Budget: Funding for Selected Weapon Systems - Every CRS Report
- Congress Includes Prohibition on A-10 Retirement in NDAA 2026 - AeroMorning.com
- Congress Moves Forward with AI Measures in Key Defense Legislation - Akin
- U.S. Congress Links Iraq Security Cooperation Funds to Restrictions on Iran-Aligned Militias - Kurdistan24
- Senate Passage of Defense Bill Leaves Union Issue to Conference with House - FEDweek
- Congress Vote: The Senate has passed S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
- Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on S.A. 3337 to S. 2296 - Americans for Prosperity
- Senators: Vote No on the National Defense Authorization Act Unless Cuts Are Made - National Taxpayers Union
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