S. 2296National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

12 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker [R-MS]
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Armed Services Committee
Latest action: Nov 12, 2025 · Held at the desk.

IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Passed the SenateOct 9, 2025
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 2296 as reported to Senate on Jul 15, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Sep 2, 2025Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveOct 9, 2025

How every member votedSenate roll call 570

Senate Oct 9, 2025 · the primary vote

On Passage of the Bill

S. 2296, as amended

Bill Passed

77 Yea 20 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 19 of 97 voting members broke with their own party: 18 Democrats, 1 Republican.

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Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

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S. 2296National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

12 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker [R-MS]
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Armed Services Committee
Latest action: Nov 12, 2025 · Held at the desk.

IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Passed the SenateOct 9, 2025
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.

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.

Roll calls on S. 229612 roll calls on this measure

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Sep 2, 2025Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveOct 9, 2025

How every member votedSenate roll call 570

Senate Oct 9, 2025 · the primary vote

On Passage of the Bill

S. 2296, as amended

Bill Passed

77 Yea 20 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 19 of 97 voting members broke with their own party: 18 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Open the official roll call

How the chamber split

One dot per member. Select a seat or a bar to filter the list.

DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

By party select a segment to filter

All members100 members

Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Who lobbied on S. 2296797 organizations

Organizations that named S. 2296 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

MICROSOFT CORPORATIONfiled by FIFESTRATEGIES, LLC, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC, FORZA DC, LLC, VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)Its PAC: Microsoft Corp. Stakeholders Voluntary PAC - MSVPAC

Budget/Appropriations · Computer Industry · Defense · Copyright/Patent/Trademark +10 more13 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025Filing

GENERAL DYNAMICSfiled by INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC, FIFESTRATEGIES, LLC, PRASAM, HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC, THE NICKLES GROUP, LLCIts PAC: General Dynamics Corp. PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Transportation +3 more11 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025Filing

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONfiled by PLURUS STRATEGIES, LLC, MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC, HOLLY STRATEGIES INCORPORATED, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONIts PAC: Lockheed Martin Corp. Employees' PAC

Defense · Budget/Appropriations · Foreign Relations · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +5 more10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025Filing

AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATIONfiled by HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC, TASSEY & ASSOCIATES, OGRIts PAC: American Bankers Association PAC

Banking · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations9 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

SALESFORCE, INC.Its PAC: Salesforce, Inc Voluntary Political Participation Network

Computer Industry · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Natural Resources +1 more9 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEfiled by INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Environment/Superfund · Energy/Nuclear +4 more8 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Foreign Relations · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice +7 more8 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

PARSONS CORPORATIONfiled by MAYNOR & STIERS, LLC, PARSONS CORPORATIONIts PAC: Parsons Corp. PAC

Defense · Budget/Appropriations · Transportation · Homeland Security8 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.filed by INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.Its PAC: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. PAC

Defense · Intelligence · Budget/Appropriations · Veterans +5 more7 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025Filing

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATESfiled by HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANYIts PAC: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. PAC

Immigration · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations · Defense +6 more7 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

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