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Introduced: May 13, 2026
Latest action date: Sep 14, 2026
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Received in the Senate.
Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Among other elements, the bill
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
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Armed Forces and National Security
Committees and subcommittees that received, reviewed, marked up, or reported this legislation.
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An amendment numbered 316 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing options for reducing the number of civilians employed by the Department of Defense by 200,000.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Grothman amendment (A025) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 254 (Roll no. 276).
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
An amendment numbered 44 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit the use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Harrigan amendment (A020) Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 199 (Roll no. 275).
Latest action: On agreeing to the Hinson amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
An amendment numbered 30 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to authorize the Secretary to approve any eligible investor and cleared investment professional who meets the program's statutory and regulatory requirements to assess potential investment opportunities that match with the Department of War's requirements or potential requirements. It also makes clear that the program is not capped, allowing an unlimited number of qualified investors, cleared personnel, and covered companies to participate at the discretion of the Secretary of War.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Issa amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 224 (Roll no. 274).
An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to codify protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subject such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Self amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 273).
An amendment numbered 26 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a school choice pilot program for members of the Armed Forces.
Latest action: On agreeing to the McDowell amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 269).
An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit male participation in female sports at DoDEA schools.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 268).
An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit gender related medical care under TRICARE and to prevent TRICARE from covering certain gender related medical procedures and treatments.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Mace amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 208 (Roll no. 267).
An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to codify Executive Order 14183, which implements a ban on transgender service members by requiring all personnel to serve in accordance with their biological sex, citing military readiness and discipline.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 266).
An amendment numbered 17 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to establish a presumption of approval for qualified DoD servicemembers and civilian employees seeking authorization from their facility commander to carry personal firearms on military installations.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Crank amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 214 (Roll no. 265).
Latest action: On agreeing to the Crane amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 76 - 350 (Roll no. 264).
An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit the Department of Defense from using taxpayer funds to cover the costs of foreign military personnel participating in bilateral or multilateral military exercises conducted with the United States. The amendment allows the Secretary of Defense to waive the prohibition when necessary to support a U.S. national security interest, provided the Secretary submits a detailed justification and notification to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees at least 30 days in advance.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Crane amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 61 - 365 (Roll no. 263).
An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to preempt state and local laws that impose requirements different from federal standards on certain defense-related recycling, disposal, and materials recovery activities. Specifically, it targets the mechanical processing of scrap metal and the disposition or recycling of defense articles, including defense equipment, materials, and munitions subject to demilitarization or disposal, so long as state rules are not more stringent or different than the applicable federal framework.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Carter (GA) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 224 (Roll no. 262).
An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to open up a study to be conducted to explore mechanisms by which federal authority can preempt or otherwise mitigate state actions that effectively undermine domestic refining capacity critical to national defense. Also, the amendment improves transparency on how state fuel policies may impact national security, and how the Federal government may intervene.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Gallagher amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 216 (Roll no. 261).
An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to amend the NDAA to protect a critical component of California 's defense fuel supply chain by ensuring the continued operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, which transports domestically produced crude oil to refineries that supply Department of Defense installations.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Hunt amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 214 (Roll no. 260).
An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to amend the bill to ensure that no court may issue injunctions that impair military readiness, military fuel supply, or defense-related logistical support.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Hunt amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 259).
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to strike section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 265 - 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 258).
An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to strike section 524, which removes the existing statutory limit on the number of cadets who may receive alternative service obligations to pursue professional athletic careers, thereby preserving the current cap.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 65 - 359 (Roll no. 257).
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to strike section 521 and replaces it with a prohibition on foreign nationals attending the United States Military Academies.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 61 - 360 (Roll no. 256).
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to strike section 1213 relating to the deadline for the Afghanistan War Commission's final report, and maintain the current statutory reporting deadline.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 65 - 361 (Roll no. 255).
Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8800.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5153-5157)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinson amendment No. 34.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Casten demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 28.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5127)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5008-5018)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26, 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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20, 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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert 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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 1.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8800.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nathaniel Moran to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1438 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4736-5007; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4746-4967)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 12.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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