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119th Congress · H.R. 8800 · Final

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

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 .

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SubjectsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAppropriationsArms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsBuilding constructionComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of DefenseEuropeGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary civil functionsMilitary command and structureMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementSouth AsiaStrategic materials and reservesWages and earnings
Sponsor
Mike Rogers, R-AL-3
12 terms · @RepMikeRogersAL
2469 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0103 · 202-225-3261
Cosponsors (1)
  • Adam Smith, D-WA-9Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored May 13, 2026 · 15 terms · @RepAdamSmith
Committees (15)
  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
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  • Appropriations Committee
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  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
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  • Ways and Means Committee
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  • Small Business Committee
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  • Judiciary Committee
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  • Education and Workforce Committee
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  • Homeland Security Committee
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  • Energy and Commerce Committee
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  • Natural Resources Committee
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  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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  • Budget Committee
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  • Armed Services Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jul 22, 2026
Actions (84)
  1. Sep 14, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  2. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
  4. Jul 22, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
  5. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).
  6. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  7. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
  8. Jul 22, 2026 · 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.
  9. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8800.
  11. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  12. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5153-5157)
  13. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
  14. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  15. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  16. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316.
  18. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
  19. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
  20. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
  21. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
  22. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  23. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44.
  24. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinson amendment No. 34.
  25. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Casten demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30.
  27. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  28. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 28.
  29. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  30. Jul 22, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5127)
  31. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
  32. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  33. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  34. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  35. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5008-5018)
  36. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
  37. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  38. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  39. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26, 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.
  40. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26.
  41. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20, 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.
  42. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20.
  43. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  44. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19.
  45. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert 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.
  46. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.
  47. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  48. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17.
  49. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  50. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15.
  51. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  52. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14.
  53. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  54. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9.
  55. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  56. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8.
  57. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  58. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7.
  59. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  60. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6.
  61. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 1.
  62. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  63. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4.
  64. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  65. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.
  66. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  67. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
  68. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  69. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
  70. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8800.
  71. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Nathaniel Moran to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  72. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1438 and Rule XVIII.
  73. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  74. Jul 21, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4736-5007; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4746-4967)
  75. Jul 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  76. Jun 30, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
  77. Jun 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.
  78. Jun 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.
  79. Jun 15, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.
  80. Jun 4, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 12.
  81. Jun 4, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  82. May 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  83. May 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  84. May 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama:H.R. 8800.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 H3454]
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