What is the current status of S 1071?

S 1071 is currently: Became Law.

How did the House vote on S 1071?

In the House, the recorded vote was 312 yea to 112 nay (Passed).

How did the Senate vote on S 1071?

In the Senate, the recorded vote was 77 yea to 20 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored S 1071?

S 1071 was sponsored by John Cornyn (R), Sen.

National Defense Funding Bill for 2026

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Became Law7 months ago

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Became Public Law No: 119-60.

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Why This Matters

This bill provides the budget and guidelines for military operations and construction for the year 2026. It ensures that the military has the resources it needs to operate effectively and maintain national security.

If you work in defense contracting or are in the military, this bill affects your job security and resources.

Who this affects

Military personnel · Defense contractors

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill authorizes funding for military activities in 2026.
2It sets budget amounts for the Department of Defense and military construction projects.
3The bill includes provisions for military equipment procurement and upgrades.
4It outlines personnel strength requirements for the military for the fiscal year.
5The bill also covers defense activities related to the Department of Energy.

Read the detailed 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) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.

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