119th Congress · HOUSE BILLINCORPORATED

H.R. 3838 — Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

“To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Jun 9, 2025
Last action Sep 30, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
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Committee
Jul 15, 2025
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House floor
Sep 10, 2025
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SummaryCRS Summary

This 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 and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces. Among other elements, the bill authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs; authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such...

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Roll Call Votes · 19
HOUSEpassageSep 10, 2025

On Passage: H R 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

H.R. 3838

Passed
HOUSErecommitSep 10, 2025

On Motion to Recommit: H R 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

H.R. 3838

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Rose of Tennessee Part A Amendment No. 253

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 24 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services on the fraud scheme perpetrated by Janet Yamanaka Mello, a civilian employee of the Department of the Army who was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over $100 million in 4-H Military Partnership Grant program funds

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Biggs of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 29

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 21 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit the designation of military and certain National Guard lands as critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act when deemed necessary by the Department of Defense. Exempts military personnel from Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense-related operations, including incidental harm to protected species

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

McCormick of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 25

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 20 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To modify section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2024, regarding contracting for military recruitment to prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with certain entities that perform fact-checking and information-grading services

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Greene of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 24

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 19 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To strike foreign aid funding for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Greene of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 23

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 18 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To strike funding for Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Greene of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 22

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 17 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit assistance to Ukraine

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Greene of Georgia Part A Amendment No. 20

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 15 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To ban the research, development, procurement and promotion of cell cultured meat by the DOD

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Mills of Florida Part A Amendment No. 18

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 14 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To restrict base commanders' ability to fly unauthorized flags at their discretion

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Wilson of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 11

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To increase penalties for entering a military installation or violating national defense area security regulations

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Patronis of Florida Part A Amendment No. 9

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To eliminate the preference for Motor Vehicles using Electric or Hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of Defense

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Smith of New Jersey Part A Amendment No. 7

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities

Failed
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Mace of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 17

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 13 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations which do not correspond to the biological sex of the individual

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Mace of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 16

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 12 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from soliciting information through a form or survey regarding the gender identity of an individual, providing an option to indicate the sex or gender of an individual is something other than male or female, and requiring the Secretary reject a response other than male or female to a required question on a form or survey regarding sex or gender

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Mace of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 15

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 11 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing a cadet or midshipman who is male from participating in an athletic program or activity that is designated exclusively for females

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Mace of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 14

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 10 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit DoD from covering or furnishing gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Norman of South Carolina Part A Amendment No. 13

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 9 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To prohibit the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Medical Program

Agreed to
HOUSEamendmentSep 10, 2025

Meeks of New York Part A Amendment No. 34

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 23 to H R 3838 · H.R. 3838

To insert the text of H.R. 1488, repealing the 2002 and 1991, Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMFs)

Agreed to
Timeline · 85 actions
Sep 30, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Brownley demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott amendment No. 21.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Elfreth demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment No. 33.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rose demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 2025
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 10, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).ROLL CALLFailed
Sep 10, 2025
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).ROLL CALLPassed
Sep 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2025
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).ROLL CALLPassed
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)
Sep 9, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 9, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682.
Sep 9, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 9, 2025
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 682 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 9, 2025
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michelle Fischbach to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 9, 2025
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3838.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment No. 7.
Sep 9, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9.
Sep 9, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 10.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11.
Sep 9, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
Sep 9, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 9, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 9, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H3915-4158)
Aug 19, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.
Aug 19, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 2.
Jun 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.