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S. 1071 Senate Armed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Introduced
Mar 14, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
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BECAME LAW DEC 18, 2025

Became Law on Dec 18, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Mar 14, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Mar 14, 2025
  3. Senate Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Aug 1, 2025
  4. Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Aug 1, 2025
  5. Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475) Aug 1, 2025
  6. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Aug 8, 2025
  7. House Received in the House. Aug 8, 2025
  8. House Held at the desk. Aug 8, 2025
  9. House Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. Dec 9, 2025
  10. House Rule H. Res. 936 passed House. Dec 10, 2025
  11. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518) Dec 10, 2025
  12. House Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. Dec 10, 2025
  13. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071. Dec 10, 2025
  14. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Dec 10, 2025
  15. House Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518) Dec 10, 2025
  16. House The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Dec 10, 2025
  17. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Dec 10, 2025
  18. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520) Dec 10, 2025
  19. House On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319). Dec 10, 2025
  20. Senate Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510) Dec 10, 2025
  21. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510) Dec 10, 2025
  22. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Dec 10, 2025
  23. Senate Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. Dec 10, 2025
  24. House
    On Motion to Commit Dec 10, 2025
    Defeated Yea 209 Nay 216 Roll Call
  25. House
    On Passage Dec 10, 2025
    Agreed Yea 312 Nay 112 Roll Call
  26. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655) Dec 11, 2025
  27. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656) Dec 11, 2025
  28. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655) Dec 11, 2025
  29. Senate Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656) Dec 11, 2025
  30. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656) Dec 11, 2025
  31. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656) Dec 11, 2025
  32. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 Dec 11, 2025
    Agreed Yea 75 Nay 22 Roll Call
  33. Senate Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707) Dec 15, 2025
  34. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate. Dec 15, 2025
  35. Senate Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708) Dec 15, 2025
  36. Senate
    On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 Dec 15, 2025
    Agreed Yea 76 Nay 20 Roll Call
  37. Senate Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749) Dec 16, 2025
  38. Senate Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). Dec 17, 2025
  39. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate. Dec 17, 2025
  40. Senate Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648. Dec 17, 2025
  41. Senate Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648. Dec 17, 2025
  42. Senate
    On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071) Dec 17, 2025
    Agreed Yea 77 Nay 20 Roll Call
  43. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Dec 18, 2025
  44. Senate
    Presented to President. Dec 18, 2025
  45. Senate
    Signed by President. Dec 18, 2025
  46. Senate Latest action
    Became Public Law No: 119-60. Dec 18, 2025

Cosponsors

1

Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsTexasVeterans' organizations and recognition

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
    • Unknown , Dec 10, 2025
    • Unknown , Dec 10, 2025
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    • Discharged From , Aug 2, 2025
    • Referred To , Mar 14, 2025

Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).Among other elements, the billauthorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;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 and domestic sourcing;sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard; sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; andsets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.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.

Summary as of: Passed House

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