S1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 5 |
| Chamber | House and Senate |
| Latest vote | 2025-12-17: Motion Agreed to (77-20) |
| Latest action | 2025-12-18: Became Public Law No: 119-60. |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026This 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 billauthorizes 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; andsets policy for the IC regarding artificial…
Subjects: Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, Air quality, Alabama, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Senate | On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071) | Motion Agreed to (77-20) | 75 | 20 | 3 | Official tally |
| 2025-12-15 | Senate | On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required) | 74 | 20 | 4 | Official tally |
| 2025-12-11 | Senate | On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22) | 73 | 22 | 3 | Official tally |
| 2025-12-10 | House | Yea-and-Nay | Passed | 311 | 111 | 9 | Official tally |
| 2025-12-10 | House | Yea-and-Nay | Failed | 209 | 214 | 8 | Official tally |
S1071 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].
On 2025-12-18: Became Public Law No: 119-60.
5 recorded votes in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-12-17, was "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071)": Motion Agreed to (77-20).