H.R. 8800 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Sets Department of Defense and Department of Energy policies, authorities, and funding for fiscal year 2027. AI-read
What it does
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
• authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships;
• sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
• sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
• sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence;
• requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles;
• requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets;
• authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and
• authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
• In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and
• In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 15, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 615 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–212 · R 65–148 · I 0–1 |
Failed 65–361 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 616 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–210 · R 61–149 · I 0–1 |
Failed 61–360 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 617 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 6–206 · R 59–152 · I 0–1 |
Failed 65–359 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 618 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 175–37 · R 90–123 · I 0–1 |
Passed 265–161 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 619 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 2–210 · R 206–8 · I 0–1 |
Failed 208–219 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 620 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 4–209 · R 211–4 · I 0–1 |
Passed 215–214 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 621 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 4–209 · R 207–7 · I 1–0 |
Failed 212–216 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 622 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 3–209 · R 197–15 · I 1–0 |
Failed 201–224 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 623 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 61–151 · I 0–1 |
Failed 61–365 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 624 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 76–136 · I 0–1 |
Failed 76–350 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 625 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 3–210 · R 212–3 · I 0–1 |
Passed 215–214 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 626 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 211–4 · I 1–0 |
Failed 212–217 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 627 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 5–207 · R 213–1 · I 1–0 |
Passed 219–208 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 628 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 5–203 · R 215–0 · I 1–0 |
Passed 221–203 |
| Jul 21, 2026 House roll 629 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 0–213 · R 213–3 · I 1–0 |
Failed 214–216 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 633 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 3–210 · R 217–0 · I 1–0 |
Passed 221–210 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 634 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 6–206 · R 200–18 · I 1–0 |
Failed 207–224 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 635 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 17–196 · R 215–2 · I 0–1 |
Passed 232–199 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 636 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment | D 1–210 · R 174–43 · I 0–1 |
Failed 175–254 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 637 |
On Motion to RecommitNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | D 211–0 · R 2–215 · I 0–1 |
Failed 213–216 |
| Jul 22, 2026 House roll 638 |
On PassageNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | D 6–205 · R 209–7 · I 1–0 |
Passed 216–212 |
Latest action
Sep 14, 2026 · Received in the Senate.