National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

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Official summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).Among other elements, the billauthorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships;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;sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific;sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cyber forces, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;requires DOD to review certain materials (including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond) to determine actions to maintain access to critical defense industry components and materials, and report to Congress on such matters; authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in non-federal entities with respect to batteries and critical minerals, materials, and chemicals;authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) seeIn Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, andIn Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.

Source: Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov · as of Jul 23, 2026

How it has moved

1. July 20, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4145)
2. July 14, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3919)
3. July 14, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 195) entered in Senate.
4. July 14, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 195. (CR S3918)
5. June 24, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3193)
6. June 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3193)
7. June 15, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.
8. June 15, 2026Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-127.
9. June 15, 2026Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-127.

Source: Congress.gov · as of Jul 23, 2026