119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Jul 15, 2025
Last action Nov 12, 2025
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 15, 2025
Step 2
Referred
Jul 15, 2025
Armed Services
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Committee
Jul 15, 2025
Reported out
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Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Passed Senate w/ Changes
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House floor
Moves to House
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
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 (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 bill authorizes 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 projec...

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Roll Call Votes · 12
SENATEpassageOct 10, 2025

On Passage of the Bill S. 2296

S. 2296

Bill Passed
SENATEamendmentOct 10, 2025

Amendment No. 3927

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3927 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 10, 2025

Amendment No. 3853

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3853 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 10, 2025

Amendment No. 3210

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3210 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 9, 2025

Amendment No. 3872

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3872 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 9, 2025

Amendment No. 3109

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3109 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 9, 2025

Amendment No. 3697

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3697 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability payments and to require the President's Pay Agent to conduct a pilot program establishing alternative models for determining the amounts of those payments.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 9, 2025

Amendment No. 3535

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3535 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEamendmentOct 9, 2025

Amendment No. 3761

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3761 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) · S. 2296

To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.

Amendment Rejected
SENATEproceduralSep 10, 2025

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3849 to S. 2296 (No short title on file)

S. 2296

To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Motion to Table Agreed to
SENATEproceduralSep 4, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed S. 2296

S. 2296

Motion to Proceed Agreed to
SENATEclotureSep 2, 2025

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 2296

S. 2296

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Timeline · 51 actions
Nov 12, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
Nov 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 9, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Oct 9, 2025
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
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.ROLL CALLBill Passed
Oct 9, 2025
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.ROLL CALLBill Passed
Oct 9, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7062-7087)
Oct 8, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Oct 6, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Oct 6, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
Oct 1, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Oct 1, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
Sep 30, 2025
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Sep 29, 2025
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Sep 29, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
Sep 17, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Sep 17, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
Sep 16, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Sep 16, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
Sep 11, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Sep 11, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)
Sep 10, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Sep 10, 2025
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.
Sep 10, 2025
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
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)
Sep 4, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Sep 4, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503.
Sep 4, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Sep 4, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)ROLL CALLMotion to Proceed Agreed to
Sep 4, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)
Sep 3, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Sep 3, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Sep 2, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500.ROLL CALLpass
Sep 2, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)ROLL CALLCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)
Aug 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Aug 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Aug 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522)
Aug 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522)
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.
Jul 15, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
Jul 15, 2025
An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.