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 .

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Sep 30, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rose demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment No. 33.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Elfreth demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott amendment No. 21.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Brownley demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 10.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment No. 7.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3838.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michelle Fischbach to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 682 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H3915-4158)
Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Aug 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Aug 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.
Aug 19, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.
Jul 15, 2025 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 2.
Jul 15, 2025 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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SAFE Research Act

IntroducedJun 9, 2025

Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security

RelatedH.R. 5400 · H.R. 7076 · H.R. 7745 · S. 3450 · H.R. 4860 · H.R. 5180 · H.R. 6009 · H.Res. 682 · H.R. 4704 · H.R. 4812 · H.R. 5188 · H.R. 5090 · H.R. 5189 · H.R. 5176 · H.R. 5193 · H.R. 5191 · H.R. 5187 · S. 3185 · H.R. 5770 · S. 1071 · H.R. 6313 · H.R. 6612 · H.R. 6383 · S. 3454 · H.R. 6629 · H.R. 6745 · H.R. 6797 · H.R. 6793 · H.R. 10485 · S. 5538

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 98 (Monday, June 9, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama:H.R. 3838.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clause 12, clause 13, and clause 14 of section 8 of articleI of the Constitution.[Page H2569]

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