H.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
The bill focuses on appropriating funds for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It addresses various aspects of military spending, including the financing of personnel, operations, maintenance, and procurement for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, amounting to significant investments in defense services.
Funding and Defense Initiatives
Significant funding is allocated for defense initiatives, which includes:
- Procurement of equipment and modification of existing systems
- Facility expansions
- Support for various defense production activities, specifically highlighting biomanufacturing
The total funding for these initiatives is over $5.6 billion, with some obligations extending until 2028. This funding aims to facilitate operational expenditures across military branches and supports ongoing defense projects.
Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program
The bill includes provisions for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program, which is designed to enhance Theater Security Cooperation. This encompasses:
- Humanitarian assistance
- Training exercises with allied foreign forces
It also specifies that certain funds cannot be used for countries that are banned from receiving aid. Additionally, there are regulations governing the sale of tobacco products at military outlets.
Domestic Manufacturing Requirements
Several mandates are included in the bill to promote domestic manufacturing. Key requirements are:
- Certain defense components must be manufactured in the U.S., especially propulsion systems within the FFG-Frigate program
- Use of funds for contracts is restricted unless auxiliary equipment is also U.S.-made
Moreover, the bill prohibits the use of allocated funds for specific entertainment expenses and COVID-19-related costs. It also places limitations on financial transactions with particular foreign entities and organizations.
Oversight and Reporting Requirements
The Secretary of Defense is required to maintain transparency and oversight regarding the utilization of funds. This includes:
- Submission of detailed budget proposals to Congress
- Quarterly reports on the status of fund allocations
Funds are specifically limited to designated personnel and programs, thereby ensuring that there cannot be any reprogramming or transfer of funds between different projects. Additionally, funds allocated for certain projects cannot be canceled or terminated arbitrarily.
Relevant Companies
- LMT - Lockheed Martin: Likely to benefit from increased defense contracts related to military procurement and equipment modification.
- BA - Boeing: Opportunities for contracts in military aircraft procurement and related defense services.
- NOC - Northrop Grumman: Potential contracts for military operations and technology development sourced from the allocated funds.
- RTN - Raytheon: May experience impacts from defense production activities, especially in defense systems and technology procurement.
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| Date | Action |
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| Jul. 23, 2025 | Received in the Senate. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3467-3468) |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H3467) |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211). |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212). |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212). |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4016. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4016. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434-3448) |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 57. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 106. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (PA) amendment No. 159. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller-Meeks amendment No. 221. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 287. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 293. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 7. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Steube demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3333-3363: 1) |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 1. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 2. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 3. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 4. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 5. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 6. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4016. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 580 and Rule XVIII. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582. |
| Jun. 16, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129. |
| Jun. 16, 2025 | The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert. |
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