Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 41: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
H.R. 4016 · House bill Economics and Public Finance
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
The other chamber will hand it to a committee, place it on its calendar, or leave it where it is. Nothing has been decided, and a bill can sit here indefinitely.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 221–209
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It covers military personnel expenses across all branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Reserve components. The legislation allocates money for operation and maintenance, weapons and equipment procurement, and research, development, test, and evaluation programs. Additionally, it funds health programs, intelligence activities, and environmental restoration efforts. Finally, the bill sets general rules and restrictions on how the government can spend these defense dollars.
Yes· 3 of 29
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The legislation allocates dedicated funds for cyber assessments, network optimization, and National Security System risk reductions.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill funds the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund and various international security cooperation programs to support counterterrorism partners.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Funding for joint initiatives, foreign security force training, and specific foreign defense frameworks strengthens bilateral alliances.
The opposite· 3 of 9
- Scored -8
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill provides massive funding appropriations across all military branches, operations, maintenance, procurement, and research.
- Scored -5
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill restricts gender-affirming care and bans diversity and inclusion programs within the Department of Defense.
- Scored -5
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The bill explicitly restricts funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs, and bans gender-affirming medical procedures.
What Congress actually voted on
3 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 221 yes · 209 no
07/18/2025 · Roll call 212 · recorded as “On Passage”
- The Senate: a vote to end debate and allow a final vote In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits. Blocked 50 yes · 44 no
10/16/2025 · Roll call 575 · recorded as “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4016”
- The House: a last attempt to send the bill back to committee The minority party's final chance to change or stall a bill just before the vote on passage. It almost always fails; when it succeeds, the bill does not get its final vote that day. Motion to recommit rejected 211 yes · 219 no
07/18/2025 · Roll call 211 · recorded as “On Motion to Recommit”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 8019 makes $35,169,000 available for incentive payments under the Indian Financing Act of 1974, which benefits Native American-owned small businesses and contractors by encouraging prime contractors to work with them.
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Section 8063 appropriates $5,000,000 for grants to the Fisher House Foundation to build and furnish additional homes that support military families during the illness or hospitalization of a relative.
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Section 8081 prohibits federal contracts over $1,000,000 unless the contractor agrees not to force employees or independent contractors to use mandatory arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or torts related to sexual assault and harassment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 8135 and Section 8136 prohibit using funds to enforce COVID-19 mask mandates or to require members of the Armed Forces and civilian Defense Department employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination, which could increase health risks for workers and the public.
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Section 8138 restricts military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program by banning the use of funds to provide gender transition procedures, referrals, or duty station changes to access such medical care for dependent children.
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Section 8145 blocks any funds from being used for surgical procedures or hormone therapies intended for gender-affirming care.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The legislation allocates dedicated funds for cyber assessments, network optimization, and National Security System risk reductions. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Funding for joint initiatives, foreign security force training, and specific foreign defense frameworks strengthens bilateral alliances. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill funds the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund and various international security cooperation programs to support counterterrorism partners. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill authorizes substantial security cooperation funds and coalition support funds for foreign allies such as Jordan, Taiwan, and Israel. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The legislation supports international security cooperation programs managed jointly with the Department of State. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Funds are allocated for programs like the Fisher House Foundation to support military families during medical treatments. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill provides massive funding appropriations across all military branches, operations, maintenance, procurement, and research.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Sections 8019 and 8020 provide direct economic incentive funding and housing unit conveyances benefiting Native American tribes and businesses. Would business owners be better off under this? — Defense contractors and industrial base businesses benefit from extensive procurement and industrial base funding programs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The legislation supports joint medical facilities and programs that directly coordinate healthcare and support for veterans and military personnel. Would women be better off under this? — Section 8081 provides strong protections for female employees and independent contractors by banning mandatory arbitration for sexual assault and civil rights claims. Would gun owners be better off under this? — Section 8017 protects surplus military firearms from being destroyed, keeping them available for commercial and civilian acquisition. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Service members and young recruits benefit from stable military pay, housing, and training allocations. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill restricts gender-affirming care and bans diversity and inclusion programs within the Department of Defense. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and restrictions on racial equity executive orders may negatively impact underrepresented groups.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Section 8081 prohibits large federal contractors from forcing employees into mandatory arbitration for civil rights or sexual assault claims. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — Section 8140 protects individuals from federal efforts to label speech as misinformation or coordinate censorship with private companies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates numerous reporting requirements, quarterly status updates, and public website postings for grants and reports. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation sets broad federal defense priorities and funding conditions across national security operations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Title IV provides tens of billions of dollars for basic and applied scientific research, development, test, and evaluation programs. Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill allocates significant funding specifically for Space Force research, development, and procurement programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill provides specific funding allocations for drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and border-related military support programs. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Section 8139 protects individuals and entities from discriminatory federal actions based on their religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding marriage. Does this make housing cost less? — Section 8020 permits the conveyance of excess military housing units to Native American tribes to support local housing needs. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — Section 8140 prohibits federal funds from being used to classify protected speech as misinformation or pressure social media companies to censor content. Does this protect the right to own guns? — Section 8017 protects certain surplus military rifles and small arms components from being destroyed and keeps them available unless certified unserviceable. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill explicitly restricts funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs, and bans gender-affirming medical procedures. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Sections 8141 and 8147 prohibit funding for critical race theory and the implementation of executive orders advancing racial equity and diversity initiatives.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Title II provides substantial funding for environmental restoration accounts to clean up hazardous waste and debris at current and former military sites.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Section 8019 allocates over $35 million for incentive payments under the Indian Financing Act, directly benefiting Native American-owned small businesses and contractors. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill provides extensive funding for defense procurement, industrial base support, and manufacturing initiatives, which supports defense-sector employment. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Large-scale federal investments in defense manufacturing and technology provide a localized boost to the defense economy. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The legislation allocates hundreds of billions of dollars in federal appropriations for the Department of Defense, significantly increasing overall government spending. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill massive spending levels run counter to strict fiscal restraint, though it includes general reductions and efficiency targets.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Title VI provides substantial funding for the Defense Health Program, including congressionally directed medical research programs. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill provides dedicated funding for joint medical facilities and programs connecting Department of Defense healthcare with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Sections 8138 and 8145 restrict access to gender-affirming care and certain medical procedures for military dependents and personnel. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — Sections 8135 and 8136 prohibit the enforcement of mask mandates and COVID-19 vaccination requirements within the Department of Defense, potentially increasing public health vulnerabilities.
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 42: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 43: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 44: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 45: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 16, 2025
H.Amdt. 46: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Ken Calvert (R-CA)· Jul 17, 2025
H.Amdt. 47: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Warren Davidson (R-OH)· Jul 17, 2025
H.Amdt. 50: Its purpose is not yet published.
Failed
By voice vote, no names recorded
Paul Gosar (R-AZ)· Jul 17, 2025
H.Amdt. 51: Its purpose is not yet published.
Failed
By voice vote, no names recorded
Marjorie Greene (R-GA)· Jul 18, 2025
H.Amdt. 52: Amendment sought to eliminate the account for Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid.
Failed
63365
- 12/8/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
- 12/2/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8433)
- 11/19/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
- 11/18/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8189)
- 10/16/2025
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 575. (CR S7154)
- Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 4016 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 575) entered in Senate.
- 10/14/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7113)
- Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113-7114)
- 7/31/2025
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
- 7/30/2025
- Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 7/23/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 7/18/2025
- 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.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211).
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H3467)
- The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4016.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3467-3468)
- 7/17/2025
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434-3448)
- 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.
- 7/16/2025
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4016.
- The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 580 and Rule XVIII.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3333-3363)
- 7/15/2025
- 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.
- 6/16/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-S-2572: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HRES-580: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.