The public record · 119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; 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 the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. 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 .

Other titles

the names this measure carries besides the one at the top of this page, each with the record's own label for it. The collection includes titles given to parts of a bill as well as to the whole.

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House

Legislative history

H.R. 8800·House·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Rep. Mike Rogers(Republican-Alabama-3)·

May 13, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 13, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jun 4, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 4, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 12.

Jun 15, 2026

House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.

Jun 15, 2026

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.

Jun 30, 2026

House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.

Jul 20, 2026

House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4736-5007; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4746-4967)

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1438 and Rule XVIII.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Nathaniel Moran to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8800.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 1.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5008-5018)

Jul 21, 2026

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

Jul 21, 2026

House · FloorMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

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Documents

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Bill text

Jun 15, 2026As reported by the House committee May 13, 2026As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jun 15, 2026Reported to House