HR-3838 : Still Just a Bill


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

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-09-30IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-09-10FloorThe 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-09-10VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).House floor actions
2025-09-10VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorMs. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rose demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment No. 33.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Elfreth demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott amendment No. 21.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Brownley demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17, 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16, 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-09-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorMr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Patronis amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith amendment No. 7, 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.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3838.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Michelle Fischbach to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 682 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H3915-4158)House floor actions
2025-09-09FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2025-08-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.House floor actions
2025-08-19CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-231.House floor actions
2025-07-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 2.House committee actions
2025-07-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-06-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2025-06-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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