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SENATES. 4784· 119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Sponsor
Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Introduced
Jun 15, 2026
Last Action
Jul 27, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 15, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 22, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • This bill authorizes Department of Defense spending, policies, and military construction for fiscal year 2027.
  • It authorizes procurement of aircraft, ships, and other defense items and sets military personnel strength levels.
  • The bill establishes policies for military health care, compensation, acquisitions, and contracting.
  • It directs DOD to review access to critical materials including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond, and report findings to Congress.
  • It authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in batteries and critical minerals, materials, and chemicals.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The bill covers military operations, readiness, and personnel across active duty and reserve components for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • DOD gains specified authorities for foreign military engagement in the Middle East, Europe, and Indo-Pacific regions.
  • The bill addresses cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence policy for defense purposes.
  • Congressional reporting requirements on critical defense materials supply create formal accountability mechanisms.
  • No established effects on specific spending amounts, timelines, or outcomes are documented in the official summary.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • As of July 27, 2026, a motion to proceed to consideration passed in the Senate.
  • Previous cloture attempts on the motion to proceed failed (July 14, 2026).
  • The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on June 15, 2026.
  • No scheduled vote date or expected passage date is documented in the recent actions.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 27, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)
  • Jul 23, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
  • Jul 23, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4241-4242)
  • Jul 20, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4145)
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3919)
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 195) entered in Senate.
  • Jul 14, 2026 — Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 195. (CR S3918)
  • Jun 24, 2026 — Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3193)