HR-4016 : Still Just a Bill

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for

  • Military Personnel;
  • Operation and Maintenance;
  • Procurement;
  • Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and
  • Revolving and Management Funds.

The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including

  • the Defense Health Program,
  • Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,
  • Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and
  • the Office of the Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-07-23IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-07-18FloorThe 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. 4016.House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-07-18VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).House floor actions
2025-07-18VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211).House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorMs. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H3467)House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorThe 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
2025-07-18FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4016.House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-07-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3467-3468)House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorMr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 293.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 287.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Steube demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller-Meeks amendment No. 221.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (PA) amendment No. 159.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115, 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
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114, 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
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113, 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
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112, 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
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111, 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
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 106.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 57.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434-3448)House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorMr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2025-07-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 7.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 6.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 5.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 4.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 3.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 2.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 1.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4016.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 580 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.House floor actions
2025-07-16FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3333-3363: 1)House floor actions
2025-07-15FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.House floor actions
2025-06-16CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.House floor actions
2025-06-16CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert.House floor actions

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Sponsor :

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
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