National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker (Republican-MS)June 15, 2026

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)

Military families would get better housing, expanded healthcare, and a 3.6% pay raise.

This bill sets the budget and policies for the military in 2027, focusing on improving quality of life for service members and their families. It would give troops a 3.6% pay raise, establish new health and safety standards for military housing, and expand TRICARE healthcare benefits. It also includes major investments in new weapons systems and cybersecurity defenses.

What Would Change

Today, military pay raises are determined by a different formula, and military housing standards vary, leading to inconsistent quality. This bill would mandate a specific 3.6% pay raise and establish universal, enforceable health and safety standards for all military housing. It would also create new government units and pilot programs focused on economic defense, AI, and military family support that do not currently exist.

Key Provisions

Increases military basic pay by 3.6% for all uniformed service members in fiscal year 2027.
Establishes new, enforceable health and safety standards for military family housing, including mold remediation and independent inspections.
Expands TRICARE health coverage to include cranial orthotic devices for certain conditions and hearing aids for children of retired service members.
Authorizes multi-year contracts for key weapons systems, including F-35 aircraft, various missiles, and Navy ships.
Creates a new 'Economic Defense Unit' within the Department of Defense to coordinate economic competition activities.
Prohibits the use of certain Chinese-manufactured modems, routers, televisions, and optical fiber in Department of Defense systems.