Amendment No. 3872 by Sen. Van Hollen to the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (S 2296)

The bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Topic: Armed Forces and National Security

What the bill does

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 (DOE). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary

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