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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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 (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Among other elements, the bill

• authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;

• 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 domestic sourcing;

• sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;

• sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;

• authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;

• authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;

• sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;

• sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard;

• sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; and

• sets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

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.

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

• Administration of Foreign Affairs,

• International Organizations, and

• International Commissions.

The bill provides appropriations for related programs, including

• the Asia Foundation,

• the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,

• the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,

• the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,

• the East-West Center, and

• the National Endowment for Democracy.

The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including

• the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,

• the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,

• the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,

• the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and

• the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The bill provides appropriations to

• the House Democracy Partnership,

• the Offices of Inspector General,

• the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and

• International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.

The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by

• the President;

• Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism,

• the Department of the Treasury.

The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to

• the Export-Import Bank of the United States,

• the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and

• the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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.

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

• Administration of Foreign Affairs,

• International Organizations, and

• International Commissions.

The bill provides appropriations for related programs, including

• International Broadcasting Operations and Capital Improvements,

• the Asia Foundation,

• the U.S. Institute of Peace,

• the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,

• the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,

• the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,

• the East-West Center, and

• the National Endowment for Democracy.

The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including

• the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,

• the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,

• the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,

• the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and

• the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The bill provides appropriations to

• the House Democracy Partnership,

• the President for Administration of Assistance,

• the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and

• International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.

The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by

• the President;

• Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and

• the Department of the Treasury.

The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to

• the Export-Import Bank of the United States,

• the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and

• the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.