H.R. 3838 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Authorizes defense spending and modifies military acquisition procedures for fiscal year 2026. AI-read
What it does
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 and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.
Among other elements, the bill
• authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
• authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
• sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
• sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
• sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber activities, cyber workforce and training, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters; and
• authorizes the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, defense environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, and other defense activities.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
• CRS In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and
• CRS In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Aug 19, 2025 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 243 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 212–0 · R 49–167 |
Passed 261–167 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 244 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 4–209 · R 217–1 |
Passed 221–210 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 245 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 6–205 · R 215–2 |
Passed 221–207 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 246 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 10–201 · R 217–0 |
Passed 227–201 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 247 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 4–209 · R 217–1 |
Passed 221–210 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 248 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 3–208 · R 216–1 |
Passed 219–209 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 249 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 5–208 · R 204–16 |
Failed 209–224 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 250 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 6–206 · R 218–2 |
Passed 224–208 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 251 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 9–204 · R 219–1 |
Passed 228–205 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 252 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 5–208 · R 217–2 |
Passed 222–210 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 253 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 5–208 · R 189–28 |
Failed 194–236 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 254 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 60–159 |
Failed 60–372 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 255 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–211 · R 60–159 |
Failed 60–370 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 256 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 9–209 |
Failed 9–422 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 257 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 2–210 · R 217–1 |
Passed 219–211 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 258 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 2–210 · R 198–18 |
Failed 200–228 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 259 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 210–3 · R 220–0 |
Passed 430–3 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 260 |
On Motion to RecommitStreamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 | D 208–1 · R 0–218 |
Failed 208–219 |
| Sep 10, 2025 House roll 261 |
On PassageStreamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 | D 17–192 · R 214–4 |
Passed 231–196 |
Latest action
Sep 30, 2025 · Received in the Senate.