National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

S. 2296 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the senate — introduced on Jul 15, 2025, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Passed the Senate
Introduced: Jul 15, 2025
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Groups that lobbied: 765

What it does

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Passed the SenateOct 9, 2025
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Held at the desk. (Nov 12, 2025)

How Congress voted

On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Oct 9, 2025 · Bill Passed77–20
On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Sep 4, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to83–13
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Sep 2, 2025 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to84–14

Every roll call vote on this bill

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department…Senate · Sep 2, 2025
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department…Senate · Sep 4, 2025
To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.Senate · Sep 10, 2025
To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository…Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of…Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability…Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty…Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department…Senate · Oct 9, 2025
To limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.Senate · Oct 9, 2025
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department…Senate · Oct 9, 2025

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Who lobbied on it

765 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:

Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.S.A.
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America
American Chemistry Council
Fedex Corporation
Ctia-The Wireless Association
National Multifamily Housing Council Inc
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Amgen Inc

Committees

Armed Services Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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