Provide funding for the operations and programs of the United States Department of Defense.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026?
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2026, known as H.R. 4016, passed the House but has seen no action in the Senate since December 7, 2025. The Senate must now choose to schedule a vote, though the 60 vote threshold remains a major hurdle for passage. It is common for bills that pass the House to never receive a vote in the Senate, meaning this effort faces a high risk of failure.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
221–209
No action since December 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 4365 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4365 (118th) →Passed · Jul 18, 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 passed the House 221–209.
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Who’s behind it
Ken Calvert (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
