National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

The House debated the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets Defense Department policies, authorizes weapons purchases and military construction, and sets troop pay and strength levels. Supporters said the roughly $1.15 trillion bill rebuilds the defense industrial base, buys ships, submarines, aircraft and munitions, expands missile defense and space programs, raises pay, and improves housing, healthcare, and childcare for military families, while cutting billions in waste. Opponents said the bill spends too much while domestic programs are cut, objected to provisions related to the war in Iran and uses of the military at home, and criticized the removal or blocking of amendments on Pentagon oversight and the budget. Some members also raised specific issues, including a proposed change to a Defense contracting program for worker-owned businesses, funding for old battleships versus Marine landing ships, the Sentinel nuclear missile program, defense spending in Guam, and an unrelated voting bill added to the bill.Written by AI from the debate. Updated 2026-10-17.

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