H.R. 8800
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Sponsor: Mike Rogers
1 cosponsor
Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Among other elements, the bill
- authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships;
- sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
- sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
- sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence;
- requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles;
- requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets;
- authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and
- authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
- In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and
- In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.
Text of the bill
A Department of Defense Authorizations
I Procurement
A Authorization of Appropriations
B Army Programs
C Navy Programs
D Air Force Programs
E Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
II RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
A Authorization of Appropriations
B Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
C Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
III Operation and Maintenance
A Authorization of Appropriations
B Energy and Environment
C Logistics and Sustainment
D Reports
E Other Matters
IV MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
A Active Forces
B Reserve Forces
C Authorization of Appropriations
V MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
A Officer Policy and Reserve Component Management
B Recruitment, General Service Authorities and Prohibitions, and Military Records
C Member Training
D Member Education
E Military Justice
F Investigations and Other Legal Matters
G Career Transition
H Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
I Decorations and Awards
J Other Matters and Miscellaneous Reports
K Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026
VI MILITARY COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
A Bonus and Incentive Pays
B Allowances
C Leave
D Family and Survivor Benefits
E Defense Resale Matters
F Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
VII Health Care Provisions
A TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
B Health Care Administration
C Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
VIII Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters
A Acquisition Policy and Management
B Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations
C Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce Development
D Intellectual Property Matters
E Other Matters
IX Department of Defense Organization and Management
X General Provisions
A Financial Matters
B Naval Vessels and Shipyards
C Counterterrorism
D Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
E Studies and Reports
Where this section came from
Not in the first version (Introduced in House, May 13).
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Jun 15, 2026 · Reported in House Marked up by House Committee on Armed Services, Jun 4 Reported by House Committee on Armed Services, Jun 15 Committee members' individual votes aren't in our records.
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Jul 22, 2026 · Engrossed in House H.Amdt. 256: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit male participation in female sports at DoDEA schools. Official page › H.Amdt. 255: An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit gender related medical care under TRICARE and to prevent TRICARE from covering certain gender related medical procedures and treatments. Official page › H.Amdt. 253: An amendment numbered 17 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to establish a presumption of approval for qualified DoD servicemembers and civilian employees seeking authorization from their facility commander to carry personal firearms on military installations. Official page › H.Amdt. 248: An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to amend the NDAA to protect a critical component of California 's defense fuel supply chain by ensuring the continued operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, which transports domestically produced crude oil to refineries that supply Department of Defense installations. Official page › H.Amdt. 246: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 10, 11, 13, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, and 104. Official page › H.Amdt. 245: An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to strike section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing. Official page › H.Amdt. 265: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 5: Nos. 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, and 320. Official page › H.Amdt. 264: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 4: Nos. 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, and 265. Official page › H.Amdt. 263: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 3: Nos. 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, and 212. Official page › H.Amdt. 262: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, and 158. Official page › H.Amdt. 261: An amendment numbered 44 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit the use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations. Official page › H.Amdt. 260: An amendment numbered 34 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to prohibit certain foreign nationals from designated countries of concern to access non-public areas of any National Laboratory. The restriction applies to visitors seeking access to laboratory facilities, information, or technology, while exempting lawful permanent residents and authorized laboratory personnel. Official page › H.Amdt. 258: An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to codify protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subject such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Official page › H.Res. 1398: On Ordering the Previous Question — Passed, 215–210 · Roll Call 230 H.Res. 1398: On Agreeing to the Resolution — Failed, 198–224 · Roll Call 231 H.Res. 1438: On Ordering the Previous Question — Passed, 213–209 · Roll Call 253 H.Res. 1438: On Agreeing to the Resolution — Passed, 214–211 · Roll Call 254 On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 65–361 · Roll Call 255On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 61–360 · Roll Call 256On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 65–359 · Roll Call 257On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 265–161 · Roll Call 258On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 208–219 · Roll Call 259On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 215–214 · Roll Call 260On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 212–216 · Roll Call 261On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 201–224 · Roll Call 262On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 61–365 · Roll Call 263On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 76–350 · Roll Call 264On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 215–214 · Roll Call 265On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 212–217 · Roll Call 266On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 219–208 · Roll Call 267On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 221–203 · Roll Call 268On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 214–216 · Roll Call 269On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 221–210 · Roll Call 273On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 207–224 · Roll Call 274On Agreeing to the Amendment — Agreed to, 232–199 · Roll Call 275On Agreeing to the Amendment — Failed, 175–254 · Roll Call 276On Motion to Recommit — Failed, 213–216 · Roll Call 277On Passage — Passed, 216–212 · Roll Call 278
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(s) Report on cost imposition strategy. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1280 .
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(a) Joint Safety Council briefings. Section 185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (l).
(b) Briefings on basic housing allowance for members without dependents when home port change would financially disadvantage member. Section 403(p)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C).
(c) Costs of forward- deploying nuclear weapons in Europe briefing. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92) is amended by striking section 1656.
(d) Littoral combat ship report. Section 123 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2030) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (a); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (a) through (d), respectively.
(e) Annual explosive ordnance disposal funding documents. Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2082; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (b); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively.
(f) Report on military action of Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners in Yemen. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91) is amended by striking section 1265.
(g) Consolidation of reports on United States Armed Forces, civilian employees, and contractors deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and associated and successor operations. Section 1267 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (a) through (d);
(2) by striking (f) Repeal of superseded provision.—; and
(3) by amending the section heading to read as follows:
1267. Repeal of superseded provision
(h) Strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran. The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232) is amended by striking section 1237.
(i) Study on emerging biotechnologies. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 263.
(j) Annual report on progress toward depot infrastructure improvement. Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(k) Annual report of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct. Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1381; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended by striking subsection (d).
(l) Annual report on programs to facilitate award of private pilot’s certificates. Section 560B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1393; 10 U.S.C. 2015 note).
(m) Report on legal institutional capacity building initiative. Section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (d); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.
(n) Report on updated strategy. Section 1239 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1655) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(o) Study on competitive strategies with respect to China. Section 1253 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1669) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(p) Report on lay-down of Marines in Indo-Pacific. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1260K.
(q) Report on Saudi-led coalition strikes in Yemen. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1274.
(r) Reports on expenses incurred for in-flight refueling of Saudi coalition aircraft. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1275.
(s) Report on cost imposition strategy. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1280.
(t) Annual military cyberspace operations report. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1644.
(u) Independent study on policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1673.
(v) Independent study on risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1674.
(w) Report on military-to-military dialogue to reduce risks of miscalculation leading to nuclear war. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1675.
(x) Report on transfers of equipment to prohibited entities. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking section 1722.
(y) Pilot program on self-directed training in advanced technologies. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking section 248.
(z) Report on temporary expansion of availability of enhanced constructive service credit in a particular career field upon original appointment as a commissioned officer. Section 503 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 3564; 10 U.S.C. 533 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(aa) Briefing on use of existing exchange program authority. Section 1102 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 3885) is amended by striking subsection (e).
(bb) Report on enhancing security partnerships between the US and African countries. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking section 1293.
(cc) Report on progress with respect to denying strategic goals of competitors against defense partners. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking section 1299G.
(dd) Quarterly reports on equipment disposition. Section 1521(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 4035) is amended by striking paragraph (5).
(ee) Implementation of GAO recommendations on preventing tactical vehicle training accidents. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking section 377.
(ff) Submission to Congress of certain research and analysis relating to retention of female surface warfare officers. Section 505(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 1680) is amended—
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by striking (1) In general.—; and
(3) by adjusting the text beginning with Not later than and ending with subsection (a). to appear immediately following and in line with (c) Reports.—.
(gg) Annual report on highest and lowest performing acquisition programs. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking section 806.
(hh) Report on Russian influence operations targeting US alliances. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking section 1235.
(ii) Feasibility briefing on cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking section 1249.
(jj) Notification relating to overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civil aid funds obligated in support of Operation Allies Welcome. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking section 1324.
(kk) Annual status updates on child care availability. Section 2816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 2194; 10 U.S.C. 1971 note) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (d); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d).
(ll) Strategy and plan for fostering and strengthening defense innovation ecosystem. Section 236 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2491) is amended—
(1) by striking subsections (d) through (f); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (d).
(mm) Plan for investments to support development of novel processing approaches. The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking section 233.
(nn) Strategy for increasing competitive opportunities for certain critical technologies. The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking section 861.
(oo) Briefings on universal pre-kindergarden programs. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended by striking section 587.
(pp) Report on resourcing of Arctic strategy. Section 1071 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 2070) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.
F Other Matters
XI Civilian Personnel
XII Matters relating to Foreign Nations
A Assistance and Training
B Matters relating to the Near and Middle East
C Matters relating to Israel
D Matters relating to Europe
E Matters relating to the Indo-Pacific
F Reports
G Other matters
XIV Other Authorizations
A Military Programs
B Other Matters
XV Cyberspace-related Matters
A Cybersecurity
B Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
C Reports and Other Matters
XVI Space Activities, Strategic Programs, and Intelligence Matters
A Space Activities
B Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
C Nuclear Forces
D Missile Defense Programs
E Other Matters
F Matters Relating to Adversary Supply Chains
XVII Other Defense Matters
A Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
B Other Matters
C Initiating biomedical outcomes to garner advancements into innovative efficacy
D Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection At the National Archives and Records Administration
XVIII Revitalization of the Defense Industrial Base
A Provisions to Protect and Strengthen Supply Chains
B Provisions Relating to Defense Industrial Base Manufacturing
C Organic Industrial Base
D Small Business Matters
E Defense Industrial Base Workforce Matters
F Other Matters
B Military Construction Authorizations
XXI Army Military Construction
XXII Navy Military Construction
XXIII Air Force Military Construction
XXIV Defense Agencies Military Construction
XXV International Programs
A North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
B Host Country In-Kind Contributions
XXVI Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities
XXVII Base Realignment and Closure Activities
XXVIII Military Construction General Provisions
A Military Construction Programs
B Military Housing Reforms
C Real Property and Facilities Administration
D Land Conveyances and Withdrawals
E Pilot Programs
F Miscellaneous Authorities
G Reports and Other Matters
C Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations
XXXI Department of Energy National Security Programs
A National Security Programs and Authorizations
B Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
C Reports and Other Matters
XXXII Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
XXXIV Naval Petroleum Reserves
XXXV Maritime Administration
A Authorization of Appropriations
A Maritime Administration
B Merchant Marine Academy
C Other Matters
D Coast Guard
E Maritime Workforce and Education
XXXVI SHIPs for America
A Oversight and Accountability
B Maritime Security Trust Fund
C Sealift capability
D Vessels of the United States in international commerce
1 Strategic sealift programs
2 Cargo preference
3 Regulatory reform
E Shipbuilding
1 Shipbuilding financial incentives
2 Department of Defense Programs
3 Shipbuilding innovation and infrastructure
F Workforce Development
1 Workforce incentives
2 Workforce Pipeline
3 United States Merchant Marine Academy and State maritime academies
4 Maritime Credentialing Modernization
D Funding Tables
XLI Procurement
XLII Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
XLIII Operation and Maintenance
XLIV Military Personnel
XLV Other Authorizations
XLVI Military Construction
XLVII Department of Energy National Security Programs
E SAVE America Act