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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 27, 2026
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S. 4784IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS)Introduced Jun 15, 2026
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In plain English

S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 sponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), sets defense policies and authorizes spending for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy national security programs in fiscal year 2027, including procurement of aircraft and ships, military personnel levels, military health care and compensation, defense acquisition policy, and military construction projects. The bill establishes policy on DOD cyber operations, artificial intelligence, and interactions with foreign nations in regions including the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, and requires DOD to assess access to critical defense materials such as boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond. The bill also authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in batteries and critical minerals, authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and addresses arms control and technological innovation related to national security.

What’s in the bill (6 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Organization of act into divisions; table of contents
  • Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees
  • Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act
  • Sec. 3. 0E of the
  • Sec. 15. 212 of title
  • Sec. 6. 302 of the
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Activity timeline

Jul 27
Jul 27
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)
Jul 23
Jul 23
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Jul 23
Jul 23
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4241-4242)
Jul 20
Jul 20
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4145)
Jul 14
Jul 14
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3919)
Jul 14
Jul 14
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 195) entered in Senate.
Jul 14
Jul 14
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 195. (CR S3918)
Jun 24
Jun 24
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3193)
Jun 24
Jun 24
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3193)
Jun 15
Jun 15
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.
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Full action log

All 12 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 27
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)
Jul 23
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Jul 23
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4241-4242)
Jul 20
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4145)
Jul 14
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3919)
Jul 14
SENATEMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 195) entered in Senate.
Jul 14
SENATECloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 195. (CR S3918)
Jun 24
SENATECloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3193)
Jun 24
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3193)
Jun 15
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.
Jun 15
SENATECommittee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-127.
Jun 15
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-127.

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