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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.

Known asDepartment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

What’s happening with Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027?

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2027, known as H.R. 9495, was reported by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 25, 2026. The House floor must now schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but limited time for floor debates remains the primary constraint. While reaching the floor is a significant milestone that most bills fail to achieve, leadership must still choose to prioritize this legislation for a final vote.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9495 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 8774 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 8774 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Ken Calvert (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.