Bills · S 1071
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1071Military procurement, research, weapons developmentMonuments and memorials
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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STEP 8 / 8Introduced
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Passed House
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly shapes the country's national security and defense capabilities for the upcoming year. It determines how the U.S. military is funded, what weapons and technologies are developed, and how many service members are authorized. This has real-world implications for global stability, the safety of American troops, and the nation's ability to respond to threats.
If this bill becomes law, it will greenlight specific programs for new aircraft, ships, and advanced research, influencing job creation in the defense industry and technological innovation. It also sets policy directives that can impact military readiness, personnel policies, and how defense resources are used. If it doesn't pass, the military would face significant uncertainty and potential disruptions in funding, equipment procurement, and strategic planning, potentially impacting national security and global standing.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy for Fiscal Year 2026.
This establishes the overall spending authority for the U.S. military and related defense sectors, setting the financial framework for national security.
PROVISION 02
Prescribes military personnel strengths for Fiscal Year 2026.
This determines the authorized number of active-duty and reserve military personnel, directly impacting force size and readiness.
PROVISION 03
Grants multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft and contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carriers and Columbia-class submarines.
This allows for more efficient, long-term purchasing agreements for critical military hardware, potentially saving costs and ensuring consistent production.
PROVISION 04
Includes provisions for various Air Force programs, such as modifying inventory requirements for tanker and fighter aircraft, and requiring reports on force structure and strategy.
These provisions guide the modernization and management of the Air Force's fleet, ensuring its capacity to meet defense needs.
PROVISION 05
Establishes or modifies programs related to advanced technology research, including a National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute and evaluating test corridors for hypersonic weapons.
This drives innovation in critical defense technologies, helping the U.S. maintain a competitive edge and address future threats.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 13%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
41 EVENTSDEC 18
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
DEC 18
Presented to President.
DEC 18
Signed by President.
DEC 18
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1071
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025
Senate BillS 1071Military procurement, research, weapons developmentMonuments and memorials
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
2520 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
