S 1071

119th Congress

Military

Government Operations

Foreign Policy

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsor: John Cornyn (Republican-TX)March 14, 2025

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

Funds military operations, boosts service member pay, and updates defense policies for 2026.

This bill would set aside money for the U.S. military in 2026, including pay raises for service members and funds for new aircraft, ships, and weapons. It also includes changes to military housing, healthcare, and rules for defense contractors, while prohibiting certain diversity programs within the Department of Defense.

What Would Change

Today, the military operates under existing funding and policies from previous years. After this bill, the military would have new spending authorizations for fiscal year 2026, including specific amounts for weapons, personnel, and operations. It would also implement new policies affecting military personnel, acquisition processes, and engagement with foreign nations, aiming to modernize the force and improve support for service members.

Key Provisions

Sets military end strengths for active forces at 454,000 for the Army, 344,600 for the Navy, 172,300 for the Marine Corps, 321,500 for the Air Force, and 10,400 for the Space Force for fiscal year 2026.
Increases the family separation allowance from $250 to $300 per month for service members.
Prohibits the Department of Defense from maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or related offices and training.
Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities.
Authorizes multiyear contracts for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft, certain Navy vessels, and various missile systems to potentially reduce costs.

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Lobbying Activity

88 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. (FKA TP-LINK GLOBAL INC.)

$820K

2 filings

DUCTILE IRON PIPE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

$540K

1 filing

KROPP HOLDINGS, INC.

$450K

3 filings

TENABLE, INC.

$180K

3 filings

VIATRIS INC

$140K

2 filings

FUJIFILM HOLDINGS AMERICA CORPORATION

$100K

4 filings

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS

$100K

2 filings

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT COALITION

$100K

2 filings

ROCKY RESEARCH

$90K

3 filings

CHUGACH ALASKA CORP

$80K

2 filings

Top Lobbying Firms

1.GPS INNOVATION ALLIANCE15 filings

2.BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS11 filings

3.BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP8 filings

4.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS6 filings

5.PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC5 filings

6.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.5 filings

7.ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES4 filings

8.K&L GATES, LLP3 filings

9.FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. (FRANKLIN TEMPLETON) AND AFFILIATES3 filings

10.ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.3 filings

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.

How Congress Voted

Senate Vote·Dec 17, 2025·Motion Agreed to

77 Yes (77%)20 No (20%)3 NV

Party Breakdown

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	46	2	2
Democrats	27	17	1
Independents	1	1	0

Senate Vote·Dec 15, 2025·Cloture Motion Agreed to

76 Yes (76%)20 No (20%)4 NV

Party Breakdown

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	45	3	2
Democrats	27	16	2
Independents	1	1	0

Senate Vote·Dec 11, 2025·Motion to Proceed Agreed to

75 Yes (75%)22 No (22%)3 NV

Party Breakdown

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	44	4	2
Democrats	28	17	0
Independents	1	1	0

House Vote·Dec 10, 2025·Passed

312 Yes (72%)112 No (26%)9 NV

Party Breakdown

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	196	18	5
Democrats	115	94	4
Independents	1	0	0

House Vote·Dec 10, 2025·Failed

209 Yes (48%)216 No (50%)8 NV

Party Breakdown

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	0	215	4
Democrats	209	0	4
Independents	0	1	0

88 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. (FKA TP-LINK GLOBAL INC.)

$820K

2 filings

DUCTILE IRON PIPE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

$540K

1 filing

KROPP HOLDINGS, INC.

$450K

3 filings

TENABLE, INC.

$180K

3 filings

VIATRIS INC

$140K

2 filings

FUJIFILM HOLDINGS AMERICA CORPORATION

$100K

4 filings

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS

$100K

2 filings

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT COALITION

$100K

2 filings

ROCKY RESEARCH

$90K

3 filings

CHUGACH ALASKA CORP

$80K

2 filings

Top Lobbying Firms

1.GPS INNOVATION ALLIANCE15 filings

2.BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS11 filings

3.BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP8 filings

4.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS6 filings

5.PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC5 filings

6.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.5 filings

7.ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES4 filings

8.K&L GATES, LLP3 filings

9.FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. (FRANKLIN TEMPLETON) AND AFFILIATES3 filings

10.ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.3 filings

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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