LEGISLATION/H.R. 3838

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

119-HR-3838119th CongressIntroduced Jun 9, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.

Sponsor

Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3](R-AL-3)
1 cosponsor

Summary

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

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Actions (30)

Received in the Senate.
Sep 30, 2025Senate
The 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).
Sep 10, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED 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.
Sep 10, 2025House floor actions