Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Sep 2025): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
This bill, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, sets policies for the Department of Defense and related national security programs for the upcoming fiscal year. It authorizes appropriations for various defense activities, modifies the defense acquisition system to speed up the delivery of new capabilities to the armed forces, and establishes personnel strengths for the military.
The legislation affects Department of Defense programs, military construction, and national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration. It outlines policies for military health care, compensation, and acquisition management, including contracting and support for small businesses. It also addresses matters related to cyber activities, the cyber workforce, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, as well as international defense interactions and nuclear energy activities.
Having passed the House of Representatives, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the President for signature into law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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 and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.
Among other elements, the bill
• authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
• authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
• sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
• sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
• sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
Timeline
30 Sep 2025
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3838 do?
- This bill, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, sets policies for the Department of Defense and related national security programs for the upcoming fiscal year. It authorizes appropriations for various defense activities, modifies the defense acquisition system to speed up the delivery of new capabilities to the armed forces, and establishes personnel strengths for the military. The legislation affects Department of Defense programs, military construction, and national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration. It outlines policies for military health care, compensation, and acquisition management, including contracting and support for small businesses. It also addresses matters related to cyber activities, the cyber workforce, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, as well as international defense interactions and nuclear energy activities. Having passed the House of Representatives, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 3838 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3838. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3838?
- H.R. 3838 was sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3838?
- Received in the Senate. (30 Sep 2025).
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