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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

USA119th CongressS-2572| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill provides comprehensive appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, allocating funds across various critical areas. It details financial provisions for military personnel, covering pay, allowances, and benefits for active duty members and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, along with contributions to the Military Retirement Fund. Significant funding is dedicated to Operation and Maintenance , supporting the daily activities, training, and equipment upkeep for all military branches and defense-wide agencies. This includes specific allocations for emergencies, extraordinary expenses, and environmental restoration efforts across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense-Wide sites. The bill also establishes a Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund of $342.5 million to assist foreign security forces in countering the Islamic State, with strict vetting and reporting requirements. For Procurement , the bill allocates substantial amounts for acquiring aircraft, missiles, weapons, ammunition, and other equipment for each service. Naval shipbuilding receives considerable investment, with specific funds for Columbia Class Submarines, Carrier Replacement Programs, Virginia Class Submarines, and DDG-51 Destroyers, among others. Restrictions are placed on foreign construction of major components for naval vessels. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) is funded across all military departments and defense-wide activities to advance scientific research and technological development. The bill also includes appropriations for the Defense Health Program , Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, and Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, with specific amounts for various sub-programs. General provisions in the bill address a range of issues, including limitations on publicity and propaganda, employment of foreign nationals, and restrictions on multiyear contracts. It grants the Secretary of Defense transfer authority for up to $6 billion for unforeseen military requirements and mandates detailed reporting to congressional committees on fund allocations and transfers. The bill also rescinds over $3.4 billion from prior appropriations across various accounts. Key initiatives include $500 million for Israeli Cooperative Programs , supporting missile defense systems like Iron Dome and the Arrow System. The bill provides $800 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $1.5 billion for the Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative , enabling the provision of training, equipment, and support to Ukraine and Taiwan, respectively. It also includes provisions for the rapid acquisition and deployment of supplies, and restrictions on certain procurement practices to favor domestic manufacturing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2474
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4663
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4921
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2587
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3159
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. With written report No. 119-52.
Jul 31, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
Dec 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4016
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2474
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4663
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4921
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2587
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3159
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. With written report No. 119-52.


  • July 31, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.


  • December 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4016
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

USA119th CongressS-2572| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This bill provides comprehensive appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, allocating funds across various critical areas. It details financial provisions for military personnel, covering pay, allowances, and benefits for active duty members and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, along with contributions to the Military Retirement Fund. Significant funding is dedicated to Operation and Maintenance , supporting the daily activities, training, and equipment upkeep for all military branches and defense-wide agencies. This includes specific allocations for emergencies, extraordinary expenses, and environmental restoration efforts across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense-Wide sites. The bill also establishes a Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund of $342.5 million to assist foreign security forces in countering the Islamic State, with strict vetting and reporting requirements. For Procurement , the bill allocates substantial amounts for acquiring aircraft, missiles, weapons, ammunition, and other equipment for each service. Naval shipbuilding receives considerable investment, with specific funds for Columbia Class Submarines, Carrier Replacement Programs, Virginia Class Submarines, and DDG-51 Destroyers, among others. Restrictions are placed on foreign construction of major components for naval vessels. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) is funded across all military departments and defense-wide activities to advance scientific research and technological development. The bill also includes appropriations for the Defense Health Program , Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, and Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, with specific amounts for various sub-programs. General provisions in the bill address a range of issues, including limitations on publicity and propaganda, employment of foreign nationals, and restrictions on multiyear contracts. It grants the Secretary of Defense transfer authority for up to $6 billion for unforeseen military requirements and mandates detailed reporting to congressional committees on fund allocations and transfers. The bill also rescinds over $3.4 billion from prior appropriations across various accounts. Key initiatives include $500 million for Israeli Cooperative Programs , supporting missile defense systems like Iron Dome and the Arrow System. The bill provides $800 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $1.5 billion for the Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative , enabling the provision of training, equipment, and support to Ukraine and Taiwan, respectively. It also includes provisions for the rapid acquisition and deployment of supplies, and restrictions on certain procurement practices to favor domestic manufacturing.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2474
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4663
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4921
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2587
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3159
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. With written report No. 119-52.
Jul 31, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
Dec 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4016
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2474
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4663
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4921
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2587
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3159
    Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. With written report No. 119-52.


  • July 31, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.


  • December 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4016
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Appropriations Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted