Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy, and prescribes military personnel strengths and numerous military personnel policies and benefits.

Official title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Reported 15-JUN-2026

On the calendar 15-JUN-2026

Blocked 14-JUL-2026

Key points

Authorizes appropriations for defense procurement, research, operations, and military personnel for fiscal year 2027
Sets active duty personnel strengths at 469,000 Army, 356,600 Navy, 173,700 Marine Corps, 330,400 Air Force, and 13,200 Space Force
Modifies military personnel policies covering officer promotions, retention, discharge procedures, military justice, family support, and transition assistance
Authorizes military construction projects and appropriations for the Department of Energy national security programs

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to Senate, 15-JUN-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Roger F. Wicker (R-MS) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.