S. 4784 · On the floor · Armed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)

What it does

• Authorizes procurement of aircraft, ships, and other defense equipment for the Department of Defense in fiscal year 2027.
• Sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels for the military.
• Establishes policy on military health care, military compensation, and DOD acquisitions and contracting authorities.
• Requires DOD to review access to critical defense materials including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond, and report findings to Congress.
• Authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in non-federal entities focused on batteries and critical minerals.

Official summary

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; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cyber forces, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to review certain materials (including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond) to determine actions to maintain access to critical defense industry components and materials, and report to Congress on such matters; authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital…

Latest action

Jul 27, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)

Committee: Senate Armed Services