Authorize funding and set policies for military operations and national security programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026?
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 became Public Law 119-60 on December 17, 2025. Federal agencies must now handle the implementation of these policies because the legislative process is complete. This effort follows the standard pattern where Congress finishes its work and leaves the remaining tasks to executive branch rulemaking and funding decisions.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 1071 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
312–112
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4638 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4638 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2670 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2670 (118th) →Passed · Dec 10, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 passed the House 312–112.
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Who’s behind it
John Cornyn (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
