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H.R. 8205 · HOUSE3d
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-138.
H.R. 1744 · HOUSE3d
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-137.
H.R. 952 · HOUSE2w
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Became Public Law No: 119-135.
H.R. 7022 · HOUSE2w
Mystic Alerts Act
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
H.R. 1721 · HOUSE2w
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-127.
H.R. 4467 · HOUSE2w
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
H.R. 837 · HOUSE2w
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Became Public Law No: 119-126.
H.R. 7831 · HOUSE2w
License to Drill Act
Became Public Law No: 119-134.
H.R. 227 · HOUSE2w
Clergy Act
Became Public Law No: 119-125.
H.R. 6380 · HOUSE2w
Chiricahua National Park Act
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
H.R. 2388 · HOUSE2w
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Became Public Law No: 119-128.
H.R. 2481 · HOUSE2w
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Became Public Law No: 119-129.
H.R. 4307 · HOUSE2w
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
H.R. 3620 · HOUSE2w
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-130.
S. 2403 · SENATE3w
Retire through Ownership Act
Became Public Law No: 119-124.
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119th Congress · S. 1071 · Final

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 .

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SubjectsAccounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAlabamaAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlbaniaAlliancesAlternative treatmentsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsArizonaArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAstronomyAtmospheric science and weatherAustraliaAviation and airportsBehavioral sciencesBiological and life sciencesBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBosnia and HerzegovinaBrazilBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalCaliforniaCanadaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCollective securityColoradoCommutingComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCongressional tributesConnecticutCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCubaCultural exchanges and relationsData collection, sharing, protectionDefense spendingDelawareDental careDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDisability assistanceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEarth sciencesEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyEspionage and treasonEstoniaEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal officialsFederal-Indian relationsFinancial literacyFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesFloridaFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign language and bilingual programsForeign propertyForests, forestry, treesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesGuamHaitiHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHomeland securityHong KongHouse of RepresentativesHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIdahoIllinoisIndiaIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsIndianaIndustrial facilitiesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInsectsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIowaIranIraqIsraelJapanJordanJudgesKentuckyKosovoLabor marketLabor-management relationsLatin AmericaLatviaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLebanonLegislative rules and procedureLicensing and registrationsLithuaniaLouisianaMacauMaineManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMedical educationMedical researchMembers of CongressMental healthMetalsMexicoMichiganMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary civil functionsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMiningMissing personsMississippiMissouriMissouri RiverMongoliaMontenegroMonuments and memorialsMotor carriersMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Guard and reservesNavigation, waterways, harborsNeurological disordersNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York StateNew ZealandNoise pollutionNorth AmericaNorth CarolinaNorth KoreaNorth MacedoniaNuclear powerNuclear weaponsNutrition and dietOceaniaOhioOil and gasOregonOrganized crimePennsylvaniaPerformance measurementPest managementPhilippinesPhotography and imagingPipelines
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John Cornyn, R-TX
5 terms · @JohnCornyn
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517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-2934
Cosponsors (1)
  • Ted Cruz, R-TXOriginal cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 14, 2025 · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz
Committees (2)
  • Armed Services Committee
    House Standing · Activity Dec 10, 2025
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Aug 2, 2025
Actions (45)
  1. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-60.
  2. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-60.
  3. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  4. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  5. Dec 18, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  6. Dec 18, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  7. Dec 18, 2025 · via Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. Dec 17, 2025 · via Senate
    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  9. Dec 17, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  10. Dec 17, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
  11. Dec 17, 2025 · via Senate
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
  12. Dec 16, 2025 · via Senate
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
  13. Dec 15, 2025 · via Senate
    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
  14. Dec 15, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
  15. Dec 15, 2025 · via Senate
    Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
  16. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
  17. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
  18. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
  19. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
  20. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
  21. Dec 11, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655)
  22. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
  24. Dec 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
  25. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
  26. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)
  27. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  28. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  29. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
  30. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  31. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
  32. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  33. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
  34. Dec 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 936 passed House.
  35. Dec 10, 2025 · via Senate
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
  36. Dec 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  37. Aug 8, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  38. Aug 8, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  39. Aug 8, 2025 · via Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  40. Aug 1, 2025 · via Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
  41. Aug 1, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  42. Aug 1, 2025 · via Senate
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  43. Aug 1, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  44. Mar 14, 2025 · via Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  45. Mar 14, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate
Known as

Atomic Energy Testing Liability Act

IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
RelatedS. 3541 · H.R. 6631 · S. 2133 · H.R. 6514 · H.R. 5987 · H.R. 1898 · S. 3558 · S. 2644 · H.R. 6910 · H.R. 6759 · H.R. 5400 · S. 3388 · H.R. 6557 · H.R. 2959 · H.R. 5131 · S. 1988 · H.R. 7448 · H.R. 6584 · H.R. 6410 · H.R. 6664 · S. 2318 · S. 3469 · S. 3450 · S. 3481 · H.R. 531 · S. 3288 · S. 3445 · S. 3291 · H.R. 6562 · S. 3555 · H.R. 1274 · H.R. 1269 · H.R. 6563 · S. 539 · H.Res. 936 · H.R. 3838 · H.Con.Res. 66 · H.R. 5186 · H.R. 6611 · H.R. 1701 · H.R. 3331 · H.R. 5962 · S. 860 · S. 1595 · H.R. 910 · S. 1900 · S. 2307 · H.R. 4383 · S. 777 · H.R. 2351 · H.R. 4375 · S. 1780 · S. 2453 · S. 911 · H.R. 5466 · H.R. 4275 · S. 524 · H.R. 5864 · H.R. 6595 · H.R. 6612 · S. 3163 · H.R. 6009 · H.R. 6510 · H.R. 6627 · H.R. 6630 · H.R. 6629 · H.R. 6628 · S. 3454 · S. 3463 · S. 3446 · H.R. 6793 · H.R. 6456 · H.R. 3917 · H.R. 5190 · H.R. 5167 · S.Res. 110 · S. 237
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