S. 1071 · 119th Congress · Senate

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 119-60.

Introduced

Mar 14, 25

Passed Senate

Aug 1, 25

Passed House

Dec 10, 25

Sent to President

Dec 18, 25

Signed into Law

Dec 18, 25

Introduced

Mar 14, 25

Passed Senate

Aug 1, 25

Passed House

Dec 10, 25

Sent to President

Dec 18, 25

Signed into Law

Dec 18, 25

Executive 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

Previous Versions

00Mar 14, 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, after notifying his next of kin. The VA must relinquish the remains to the next of kin or, if no next of kin responds to the notification, arrange for the disposition of the remains. Cota was interred prior to the enactment of regulations that would have barred his interment due to a 1975 rape conviction.

Action Timeline

DEC 18, 2025•Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
119Yea
60Nay
0NV
DEC 18, 2025•Library of Congress
Signed by President.
DEC 18, 2025•Library of Congress
Presented to President.
DEC 18, 2025•Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
DEC 18, 2025•Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
DEC 18, 2025•President
Presented to President.
DEC 18, 2025•Floor
Presented to President.
DEC 18, 2025•BecameLaw
Signed by President.
DEC 18, 2025•President
Signed by President.
DEC 18, 2025•BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
119Yea
60Nay
0NV
DEC 18, 2025•President
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
119Yea
60Nay
0NV
DEC 17, 2025•Senate
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S
1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
77Yea
20Nay
0NV
DEC 17, 2025•Library of Congress
Resolving differences -- Senate actions
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
77Yea
20Nay
0NV
DEC 17, 2025•Senate
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
DEC 17, 2025•Senate
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
DEC 17, 2025•Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
DEC 17, 2025•Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
DEC 17, 2025•NotUsed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
77Yea
20Nay
0NV
DEC 17, 2025•ResolvingDifferences
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S
1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
77Yea
20Nay
0NV
DEC 16, 2025•Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered)
(consideration: CR S8749)
DEC 15, 2025•Floor
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
76Yea
20Nay
0NV
DEC 15, 2025•Floor
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) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
DEC 15, 2025•Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered)
(consideration: CR S8707-8708)
8707Yea
8708Nay
0NV
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
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)
75Yea
22Nay
0NV
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion
(consideration: CR S8655-8656)
8655Yea
8656Nay
0NV
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
8655Yea
8656Nay
0NV
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S
1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
DEC 11, 2025•Floor
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)
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Rule H
Res. 936 passed House.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H
Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
5136Yea
5518Nay
0NV
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
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.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Mr
Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S
1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Considered as unfinished business
(consideration: CR H5519-5520)
5519Yea
5520Nay
0NV
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays
Roll Call #319
209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
209Yea
216Nay
0NV
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Passed/agreed to in House
Roll Call #320
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)
312Yea
112Nay
0NV
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays
Roll Call #320
312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
312Yea
112Nay
0NV
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEC 10, 2025•Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk
House amendment to Senate bill.
DEC 09, 2025•Floor
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.
AUG 08, 2025•Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
AUG 08, 2025•Floor
Received in the House.
AUG 08, 2025•Floor
Held at the desk.
AUG 01, 2025•Committee
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 01, 2025•Discharge
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 01, 2025•Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 01, 2025•Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration
CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
MAR 14, 2025•IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
MAR 14, 2025•IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

Armed Services Committee

hsas00

Referred: Dec 10, 2025

Active

Armed Services Committee

hsas00

Referred: Dec 10, 2025

Active

Veterans' Affairs Committee

ssva00

Referred: Aug 2, 2025

Discharged: Aug 2, 2025

Discharged

Veterans' Affairs Committee

ssva00

Referred: Mar 14, 2025

Active

Executive Summary

Previous Versions

Action Timeline

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

Signed by President.

Presented to President.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Presented to President.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

Senate agreed to the House amendment to S

Resolving differences -- Senate actions

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S

Resolving differences -- Senate actions

Senate agreed to the House amendment to S

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered)

Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S

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) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered)

Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S

Measure laid before Senate by motion

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S

Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S

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)

Rule H

Considered under the provisions of rule H

Rule provides for consideration of H.R

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mr

The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S

Considered as unfinished business

On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays

Passed/agreed to in House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk

Rules Committee Resolution H

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Received in the House.

Held at the desk.

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Passed/agreed to in Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration

Introduced in Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

Armed Services Committee

Armed Services Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee