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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced
Jul 31, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jul 31, 2025

Bill Summary

Funds the Department of Defense for 2026, allocating money for its operations and activities.

Sponsored By

Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 31, 2025
  4. Jul 31, 2025You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the US military and its personnel, providing them with the necessary financial resources to carry out their duties, as well as the defense industry and related contractors who supply goods and services to the Department of Defense.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last UpdatedJul 31, 2025
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Climate
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.