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S2296FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber
Passed

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Last action · November 12, 2025: Held at the desk.Sponsor: Roger Wicker

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill authorizes funding and sets policy priorities for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security programs for the 2026 fiscal year. It establishes specific mandates for military equipment procurement, research and development, and environmental management of hazardous substances on military installations.

Why it matters

This legislation dictates the annual budget and operational mandates for the U.S. military, directly impacting defense spending levels, the development of new weapons systems, and the cleanup of PFAS chemicals in communities near military sites.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Military personnel

The bill prescribes military personnel strengths and authorizes funding for their activities and equipment.

Directly affected

Communities near military installations

Residents with private water sources contaminated by military-related PFAS may receive bottled water under new requirements.

Directly affected

Institutions of higher education

Universities conducting Department of Defense-funded research face new prohibitions on contracts with certain foreign entities.

Directly affected

Defense contractors

Companies involved in procurement and research programs are subject to new limitations, reporting requirements, and funding authorizations.

Key Facts

  • Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security activities.
  • Mandates specific procurement strategies for Army tactical vehicles, Columbia-class submarines, and Medium Landing Ships.
  • Prohibits the retirement of A-10 aircraft and modifies restrictions on retiring F-15E aircraft.
  • Establishes a Biotechnology Management Office and a new Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
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  • Requires the Department of Defense to provide bottled water to communities with private drinking water contaminated by PFAS chemicals resulting from military activities.
  • Repeals the temporary moratorium on the incineration of PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl substances, and aqueous film-forming foam by the Department of Defense.
  • Authorizes the Department of Defense to destroy or dispose of PFAS and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
  • Requires the Department of Defense to support training on wildfire prevention and response.
  • Prohibits contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education that conduct Department of Defense-funded research.
  • Directs the creation of a roadmap for Air Force intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
  • Establishes accountability matrices for the B-21 bomber aircraft program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect local water quality?
Yes, the bill requires the Department of Defense to provide bottled water to communities where private drinking water has been contaminated by PFAS chemicals due to military activities.
What happens to the A-10 aircraft under this bill?
The bill includes a specific provision that prohibits the retirement of A-10 aircraft.
How is the bill organized?
It is divided into four divisions: Department of Defense Authorizations, Military Construction Authorizations, Department of Energy National Security Authorizations, and Funding Tables.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

34 actions
  1. Nov 12, 2025House
    Held at the desk.
  2. Nov 12, 2025House
    Received in the House.
  3. Nov 10, 2025Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Oct 9, 2025SenateFloor
    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.
  5. Oct 9, 2025SenateFloor
    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.
  6. Oct 9, 2025Senate
    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.
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  1. Oct 9, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7062-7087)
  2. Oct 8, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate.
  3. Oct 6, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
  4. Oct 1, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
  5. Sep 30, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate.
  6. Sep 29, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
  7. Sep 19, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
  8. Sep 17, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
  9. Sep 16, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
  10. Sep 11, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)
  11. Sep 10, 2025Senate
    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)
  12. Sep 10, 2025Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)
  13. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  14. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)
  15. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)
  16. Sep 3, 2025Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)
  17. Sep 2, 2025Senate
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)
  18. Sep 2, 2025Senate
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)
  19. Aug 2, 2025Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522)
  20. Aug 2, 2025Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522)
  21. Jul 15, 2025Senate
    An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.
  22. Jul 15, 2025Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
  23. Jul 15, 2025Senate
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.
  24. Jul 15, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate
  25. Apr 9, 2025Senate
    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6.
  26. Apr 9, 2025Senate
    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8.
  27. Apr 8, 2025Senate
    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.
  28. Mar 5, 2025Senate
    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedSenate10/9/2025Voteview

Total

97

Yes
77
No
20
Present
0
Not voting
0
Abstain
0

How they voted (97)

Lisa MurkowskiRyes
Bill HagertyRyes
John BoozmanRyes
Ron WydenDno
Mark KellyDyes
Kirsten GillibrandDyes
Tammy BaldwinDno
Sheldon WhitehouseDyes
Richard BlumenthalDyes
Jeff MerkleyDno
Ashley MoodyRyes
Mark WarnerDyes
Tina SmithDno
Cindy Hyde-SmithRyes
Tommy TubervilleRyes
Christopher CoonsDyes
Christopher MurphyDno
Edward MarkeyDno
James LankfordRyes
Michael BennetDyes
Kevin CramerRyes
James JusticeRyes
Patty MurrayDno
John HoevenRyes
73 more members
Markwayne MullinRyes
Lindsey GrahamRyes
Katie BrittRyes
John HickenlooperDyes
Elizabeth WarrenDno
Ron JohnsonRyes
Mike RoundsRyes
Dan SullivanRyes
Todd YoungRyes
Ruben GallegoDyes
Deb FischerRyes
John KennedyRyes
Raphael WarnockDyes
James RischRyes
Angela AlsobrooksDyes
Maggie HassanDyes
Rick ScottRyes
Roger MarshallRyes
Eric SchmittRyes
Pete RickettsRyes
Tammy DuckworthDno
Jon HustedRyes
Jeanne ShaheenDyes
Tom CottonRyes
Charles SchumerDyes
Mike CrapoRyes
Cory BookerDno
Adam SchiffDno
Richard DurbinDno
Lisa Blunt RochesterDyes
Jim BanksRyes
Mike LeeRyes
Chris Van HollenDno
John FettermanDyes
Shelley CapitoRyes
Brian SchatzDno
John ReedDyes
Rand PaulRno
Joni ErnstRyes
Chuck GrassleyRyes
Andy KimDno
John CurtisRyes
Marsha BlackburnRyes
Roger WickerRyes
Susan CollinsRyes
Steve DainesRyes
Ben LujanDyes
Jerry MoranRyes
Tim SheehyRyes
Timothy KaineDyes
Amy KlobucharDyes
David McCormickRyes
Jon OssoffDyes
Josh HawleyRyes
Mazie HironoDyes
Mitch McConnellRyes
John ThuneRyes
Elissa SlotkinDyes
Martin HeinrichDyes
Gary PetersDyes
Peter WelchDno
Cynthia LummisRyes
Jacky RosenDyes
Bernie MorenoRyes
John BarrassoRyes
Alex PadillaDno
Tim ScottRyes
Maria CantwellDno
John CornynRyes
Angus KingIyes
Ted BuddRyes
Bill CassidyRyes
Bernie SandersIno
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Lobbying Activity

A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C., d/b/a Andreessen Horowitz)

on behalf of A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C.)

$880,000

2026

BANKINGCOMMODITIES (BIG TICKET)HEALTH ISSUESFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

“Digital assets and anti-money laundering proposals”

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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TANAGRA ENTERPRISES LLC

on behalf of STAR CATCHER INDUSTRIES

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LIZ WILLIAMS AND COMPANY

on behalf of OLIN WINCHESTER

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KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC

on behalf of ECKERD CONNECTS

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VENABLE LLP

on behalf of INFOBLOX

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LIBERTY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

on behalf of DJI TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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WESTMORELAND160, LLC

on behalf of RAVIAN

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Roger WickerSenateRPrimary sponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

PFAS Management Shift

The bill marks a significant policy shift by repealing the moratorium on PFAS incineration while simultaneously mandating bottled water provision for affected communities.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Mr. Wicker and 1 more
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Primary agency receiving authorization for appropriations and operational mandat”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Agency receiving authorization for national security-related activities.”Map →
PersonMr. Wicker“Senator who reported the bill from the Committee on Armed Services.”Map →
OrganizationSenate Armed Services Committee“The Senate committee responsible for drafting and reporting the bill.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance95
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy60
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz50
    Current news / social attention level

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