S-2296 : Still Just a Bill


The summarized US legislation is S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This Act is organized into four divisions:

  • Division A – Department of Defense Authorizations
  • Division B – Military Construction Authorizations
  • Division C – Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations
  • Division D – Funding Tables
This legislation authorizes funding for:
  • Military activities of the Department of Defense
  • Military construction
  • Defense activities of the Department of Energy
It also prescribes military personnel strengths for the fiscal year.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-09-04FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion.Senate
2025-09-04VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)Senate
2025-09-04FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)Senate
2025-09-03FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)Senate
2025-09-02VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)Senate
2025-09-02FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)Senate
2025-08-02FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522: 4)Senate
2025-08-02FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522)Senate
2025-07-15FloorAn errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.Senate
2025-07-15CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.Senate
2025-07-15CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.Senate
2025-07-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Sponsor :

Roger F. Wicker [R] (MS)
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Armed Forces and National Security
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