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S. 2296 Senate Armed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Introduced
Jul 15, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: held at the desk on Nov 12, 2025.

  1. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3. Mar 5, 2025
  2. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5. Apr 8, 2025
  3. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8. Apr 9, 2025
  4. Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6. Apr 9, 2025
  5. Senate Introduced in Senate Jul 15, 2025
  6. Senate Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39. Jul 15, 2025
  7. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115. Jul 15, 2025
  8. Senate An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed. Jul 15, 2025
  9. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522) Aug 2, 2025
  10. Senate Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522) Aug 2, 2025
  11. Senate Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539) Sep 2, 2025
  12. Senate Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544) Sep 2, 2025
  13. Senate
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2296 Sep 2, 2025
    Agreed Yea 84 Nay 14 Roll Call
  14. Senate Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989) Sep 3, 2025
  15. Senate Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050) Sep 4, 2025
  16. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054) Sep 4, 2025
  17. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. Sep 4, 2025
  18. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed S. 2296 Sep 4, 2025
    Agreed Yea 83 Nay 13 Roll Call
  19. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512) Sep 10, 2025
  20. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) made in Senate. (text: CR S6512) Sep 10, 2025
  21. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561) Sep 11, 2025
  22. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625) Sep 16, 2025
  23. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667) Sep 17, 2025
  24. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784) Sep 19, 2025
  25. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813) Sep 29, 2025
  26. Senate Considered by Senate. Sep 30, 2025
  27. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893) Oct 1, 2025
  28. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944) Oct 6, 2025
  29. Senate Considered by Senate. Oct 8, 2025
  30. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7062-7087) Oct 9, 2025
  31. Senate Considered by Senate. Oct 9, 2025
  32. Senate Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) withdrawn in Senate. Oct 9, 2025
  33. Senate Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570. Oct 9, 2025
  34. Senate Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570. Oct 9, 2025
  35. Senate
    On Passage of the Bill S. 2296 Oct 10, 2025
    Agreed Yea 77 Nay 20 Roll Call
  36. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Nov 10, 2025
  37. House Received in the House. Nov 12, 2025
  38. House Held at the desk. Nov 12, 2025

Subjects

Academic performance and assessmentsAccounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAir qualityAlabamaAlaskaAlliancesAppropriationsArab-Israeli relationsArizonaArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offenses

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
    • Reported Original Measure , Jul 16, 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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.Among other elements, the billauthorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards; extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; andrepeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.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: Reported to Senate

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