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HR 4016

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Ken Calvert

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 4016) SummaryThe Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 is a bill that would provide funding for the operations and activ

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Bill Summary · HR 4016

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 4016)

Summary

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 is a bill that would provide funding for the operations and activities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in the 2026 fiscal year. This annual appropriations bill is intended to support the nation's military forces and defense capabilities.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Levels: The bill would appropriate a total of $742 billion for the DoD, which represents a 3.2% increase over the prior fiscal year's budget.
  • Procurement: The bill would allocate $145 billion for the procurement of new weapons systems, vehicles, and equipment for the military branches.
  • Research and Development: The bill would provide $112 billion for defense-related research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.
  • Military Personnel: The bill would fund salaries, benefits, and support for over 2.1 million active-duty and reserve military personnel.
  • Operations and Maintenance: The bill would appropriate $290 billion to cover the day-to-day operating costs of the DoD, including training, logistics, and base operations.

Affected Parties

  • The U.S. Department of Defense and its military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps)
  • Defense contractors and the broader defense industrial base
  • Active-duty, reserve, and civilian DoD personnel and their families
  • American taxpayers who would be funding the appropriations

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 16, 2025.
  • The House has passed the bill, and it is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.
  • If passed by the Senate, the bill would then be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
  • The appropriations covered by this bill would be for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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