Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Summary

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and 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 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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Timeline

1. 9 June 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 June 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 June 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 July 2025

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 2.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 July 2025

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

6. 19 August 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.

   Source: Calendars

7. 19 August 2025

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 August 2025

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.

   Source: Committee

9. 9 September 2025

   Floor

   Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.

   Source: Floor

10. 9 September 2025

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

11. 9 September 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

12. 9 September 2025

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michelle Fischbach to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

13. 9 September 2025

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 682 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

14. 9 September 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

15. 9 September 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H3915-4158)

    Source: Floor

16. 9 September 2025

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

17. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

18. 10 September 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 10 September 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).

    Source: Floor

20. 10 September 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).

    Source: Floor

21. 10 September 2025

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).

    Source: Floor

22. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

23. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)

    Source: Floor

24. 10 September 2025

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

25. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

26. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.

    Source: Floor

27. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

28. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

29. 10 September 2025

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

30. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

31. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

32. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)

    Source: Floor

33. 30 September 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

4 official files

• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 10 September 2025

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• Reported in House

  Reported in House · EN · 19 August 2025

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• Reported to House

  summary · EN · 19 August 2025

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 June 2025

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Sponsors

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