Congress·Passed Both·H.Con.Res. 66

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 1071.

Defense Budget Bill: Fixing the Bill’s Title

Dec 17, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text (3 versions)

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Key Points

Congress directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the official final copy of a defense-related bill before it is finalized.
The change is a wording fix: it updates the bill’s long title to clearly describe that it funds defense and military activities for fiscal year 2026.
This does not create new programs or change how much money is spent by itself; it mainly makes sure the paperwork matches what Congress intended.
The corrected title points to funding for the Defense Department, military construction, and certain defense work tied to the Energy Department.
For most people, this won’t change daily life right away, but it helps avoid confusion or legal issues from a mislabeled bill.

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Milestones

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Dec 18, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 17, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 17, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Dec 17, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)

Dec 15, 2025Senate

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 1071.

Bill NumberHCONRES 66

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

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