Lauren Boebert (R-CO)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 242: Amendment sought to strike section 1213, relating to the deadline for the Afghanistan War Commission's final report, and maintain the current statutory reporting deadline.
Failed
65361
Mike Rogers (R-AL)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
H.R. 8800 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
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.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 216–212
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy. It prescribes authorized end strengths for active and reserve military forces for the fiscal year. The legislation includes policy provisions concerning military personnel, health care, acquisition policy, and general provisions. It also authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration and Coast Guard. Additionally, the bill includes the SAVE America Act, which requires documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot in Federal elections.
Yes· 3 of 75
- Scored +9
Does this put more money into scientific research?
Massive investment in quantum computing, AI, hypersonics, biotechnology, and nuclear research.
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
Significantly improves maternity care, contraceptive access, and protections for victims of sexual misconduct.
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into medical research?
Allocates massive funding for AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and oncology research.
The opposite· 3 of 16
- Scored -10
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
Substantially increases spending across all DoD branches for procurement, R&D, and nuclear modernization.
- Scored -9
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
Explicitly prohibits coverage for gender-affirming medical care under TRICARE.
- Scored -9
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
Explicitly prohibits TRICARE coverage and provision of gender-related medical treatments.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One 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 216 yes · 212 no
07/22/2026 · Roll call 278 · recorded as “On Passage”
- 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 213 yes · 216 no
07/22/2026 · Roll call 277 · recorded as “On Motion to Recommit”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 111 (Standards for Networked, Autonomous, Kinetic Capabilities to Protect Against Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems): This provision requires the establishment of standards to protect ground combat and mobility platforms against small unmanned aircraft systems, which may enhance force protection for members of the Armed Forces.
- Section 529E (Expansion of Personalized Financial and Housing Counseling for Members of the Armed Forces): This section expands financial and housing counseling services, including credit management, home loan benefits, and rental planning, which can improve the financial well-being of members of the Armed Forces.
- Section 603 (One-Time Corrective Increase and Annual Adjustments for Certain Special and Incentive Pays for Members of the Armed Forces): This provision provides a one-time corrective increase and annual cost-of-living adjustments for special and incentive pays, potentially increasing compensation for eligible members of the Armed Forces.
- Section 615 (Payment of Costs to Ship Breast Milk of a Member Performing Certain Duty): This section requires the Secretary concerned to pay or reimburse costs for shipping expressed breast milk during temporary duty, permanent changes of station, or training, providing a direct benefit to nursing service members.
- Section 703 (Fertility Treatment for Certain Members of the Armed Forces and Dependents): This provision mandates coverage for fertility-related care, including in vitro fertilization, under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select for covered active duty members and their dependents.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 514 (Requirement of Equal Opportunity, Neutrality, and Exclusive Use of Merit in Military Personnel Actions): This section prohibits consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in military personnel actions, which may affect targeted diversity or equity initiatives within the Department of Defense.
- Section 709 (Prohibition on Coverage of Gender-Related Medical Treatment Under TRICARE): This provision prohibits the coverage and furnishment of gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, except under specific medical conditions.
- Section 642 (Single-Use Shopping Bags in Commissary Stores): This provision prohibits the Defense Commissary Agency from prohibiting the use of, or charging a fee for, single-use shopping bags in commissary stores, which may impact environmental policies at military retail locations.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — Significantly improves maternity care, contraceptive access, and protections for victims of sexual misconduct. Would students be better off under this? — Provides extensive tuition support, scholarships, and STEM research partnerships. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Expands adaptive sports, transition counseling, and emerging mental health therapies. Would business owners be better off under this? — Creates significant procurement opportunities for defense contractors and small businesses. Would children be better off under this? — Increases access to childcare, pediatric dental care, and provides aid for disabled children. Would gun owners be better off under this? — Simplifies the process for DoD personnel to carry firearms on installations. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Increases aid for disabled children and ensures contractor compliance with hiring goals. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Expands tuition assistance, ROTC bonuses, and high-tech STEM internships. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Major defense industry shareholders benefit from massive government spending. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improves family stability through childcare and enhances pay/allowances for active duty. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases military pay, BAH, and reduces the burden of childcare costs. Would farmers be better off under this? — Supports US agricultural production and expands cargo preference for agricultural exports. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Supports rural development through agricultural technology and domestic mineral production. Would union members be better off under this? — Increased industrial production in shipbuilding and aircraft supports unionized manufacturing labor. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly accepts Tribal government ID for voting and funds Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves retirement pay administration and provides funding for Armed Forces Retirement Homes. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Mandates racial neutrality and equal opportunity in personnel actions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides no-premium dental and childcare subsidies, though voter ID requirements pose a financial burden. Would men be better off under this? — General infrastructure and professional development improvements for military personnel. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Investment in port infrastructure benefits urban port cities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — HBCU funding provides a positive offset, but restrictive voter ID requirements create barriers. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Minority institution funding is partially offset by restrictive voter ID requirements. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Improves retirement fund administration but introduces restrictive photo ID barriers for voting. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Explicitly prohibits coverage for gender-affirming medical care under TRICARE. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Bans enlistment from adversary nations and initiates removal proceedings for non-citizens attempting to vote. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Heightened citizenship scrutiny for voter registration disproportionately targets Hispanic populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Allocates massive funding for AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and oncology research. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Expands telehealth, establishes suicide prevention plans, and funds psychedelic-assisted therapies. Does this help veterans get medical care? — Significantly improves blast overpressure research, TBI care, and military-to-civilian transition pathways. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Expands TRICARE coverage for fertility and dental services and funds medical facility upgrades. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — Funds biosurveillance, high-consequence infectious disease transport, and prohibits certain gain-of-function research. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Targets fentanyl precursors and expands wastewater surveillance to identify synthetic opioids. Does this lower the price of prescription medicines? — Increases contraceptive supply coverage and audits TRICARE pharmacy benefits for fair pricing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Massive investment in quantum computing, AI, hypersonics, biotechnology, and nuclear research. Does this put more into space exploration? — Extensive funding for Space Force R&D, satellite capabilities, and orbital data center services. Does this make college cost less? — Increases tuition assistance caps and provides scholarships for maritime and engineering students. Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — Establishes an Intellectual Property Ombudsman for mediation of data rights disputes. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Provides pilot programs for integrated connectivity services and high-speed pilots in the Middle East. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — Imposes strict vulnerability disclosure and procurement restrictions on IT providers from countries of concern. Does this put more money into public schools? — Provides assistance and construction funds for public schools and elementary/middle schools on military installations. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — Implements high encryption standards but increases data sharing between federal agencies for voter verification.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Increases funding for Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid and wildfire resilience data. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Allocates billions for defense environmental restoration and PFAS destruction technology. Does this invest in rural communities? — Supports domestic mineral production, agricultural technology, and rural-based industrial operations. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Invests in nuclear microreactors, geothermal potential, and maritime clean energy incubators. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — Authorizes contracts with public transportation providers to expand services on Navy installations. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — Includes projects to preserve and enhance defense access roads. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Promotes sustainable aviation fuel, shore power projects, and geothermal energy assessments. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Clarifies land conveyances and manages public lands at Yuma Proving Ground. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Provides a motor fuel discount program for eligible patrons at exchange stores. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Authorizes easements to ensure continuous crude oil pipeline transportation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Implements zero-trust architecture, AI vulnerability reporting, and secure modular open system architectures. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — Extends counter-ISIS support and increases funding for Special Operations and nuclear counterterrorism response. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Strengthens NATO, AUKUS, and bilateral ties with Poland, Taiwan, and Israel. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Expands adaptive sports, transition pathways, and funding for retirement homes and cemeteries. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Enhances defense technology cooperation and engagement with international maritime treaty organizations. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — Increases use of AI for data collection and mandates data sharing for voter verification. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Provides funding for overseas humanitarian assistance, international security cooperation, and partner capacity building. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — Substantially increases spending across all DoD branches for procurement, R&D, and nuclear modernization. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Imposes significant trade prohibitions on seafood and semiconductors from China and restricts adversary supply chains.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — Implements pilot programs for infant capacity, funds new Child Development Centers, and reduces wait lists. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Protects military chaplains' ministerial duties and provides exceptions for photo ID based on religious objections. Does this tighten control of the border? — Increases domain awareness, counter-subterranean technology, and military support at the southwest border. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Provides assistive technology and ensures contractor compliance with disability hiring goals. Does this make housing cost less? — Increases Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and authorizes construction of military family housing. Does this protect the right to own guns? — Codifies a process for personnel to carry firearms on military installations with a presumption of approval. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Improves maternity care continuity and recognizes historic contributions of female flag officers. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Mandates racial neutrality in personnel actions and increases funding for HBCUs and minority institutions. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Provides tailored counseling on housing stability and rental planning for service members. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Includes requirements for community investment for economically disadvantaged individuals in grant applications. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — Protects chaplain duties but prohibits 'hate symbols' and unapproved flags in the workplace. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Explicitly prohibits TRICARE coverage and provision of gender-related medical treatments. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — Creates significant barriers to registration and voting via restrictive ID and citizenship mandates. Does this protect the right to vote? — Imposes strict documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements for federal elections. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Increases restrictions on foreign nationals from adversaries and initiates removal for non-citizens attempting to vote.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates public release of UAP records and detailed reporting on budget and pharmacy audits. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands federal authority over elections via the SAVE America Act and shipping regulations. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Improves the efficiency and capacity of US maritime transport and intercoastal trade. Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists? — Prohibits former DoD officers from lobbying and restricts clearances for those lobbying for Chinese firms. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Sets standard timelines for administrative investigations but streamlines removal of non-citizens from voter rolls. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — Protects chaplain ministerial duties while restricting 'hate symbols' in the workplace. Does this make elections run better? — Introduces restrictive ID and citizenship requirements that may disrupt state-level operations. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Overrides state election procedures and pipeline laws in favor of federal mandates. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Increases surveillance via AI and requires detailed documentary proof of citizenship for voter lists.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Promotes massive growth in domestic shipbuilding, maritime industrial base, and high-tech manufacturing jobs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides extensive grants, pilot programs, and streamlined pathways for small shipyards and tech startups. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Stimulates the defense industrial base, aerospace, and AI sectors through targeted procurement. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — Protects collective bargaining funds and includes maritime labor organizations in rulemaking committees. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Significantly increases federal expenditures across all military branches and R&D initiatives. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Authorizes hundreds of billions in new spending for procurement, nuclear modernization, and infrastructure. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Imposes strict audit requirements but allocates vast capital without corresponding funding offsets.
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 243: Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on foreign nationals attending the United States Military Academies.
Failed
61360
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 244: Amendment sought to strike section 524, which removes the existing statutory limit on the number of cadets who may receive alternative service obligations to pursue professional athletic careers, thereby preserving the current cap.
Failed
65359
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 245: Amendment strikes section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing.
Adopted
265161
Mike Rogers (R-AL)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 246: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
By voice vote, no names recorded
Wesley Hunt (R-TX)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 247: Amendment sought to amend the bill to ensure that no court may issue injunctions that impair military readiness, military fuel supply, or defense-related logistical support.
Failed
208219
Wesley Hunt (R-TX)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 248: Amendment modifies the bill to protect a critical component of California's defense fuel supply chain by ensuring the continued operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, which transports domestically produced crude oil to refineries that supply Department of Defense…
Adopted
215214
James Gallagher (R-CA)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 249: Amendment sought to conduct a study to explore mechanisms by which federal authority can preempt or otherwise mitigate state actions that effectively undermine domestic refining capacity critical to national defense.
Failed
212216
Earl Carter (R-GA)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 250: Amendment sought to preempt state and local laws that impose requirements different from federal standards on certain defense-related recycling, disposal, and materials recovery activities.
Failed
201224
Elijah Crane (R-AZ)· Jul 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 251: Amendment sought to prohibit the Department of Defense from using taxpayer funds to cover the costs of foreign military personnel participating in bilateral or multilateral military exercises conducted with the United States unless the Secretary of Defense waives the…
Failed
61365
- 9/14/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 7/22/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 216 (Roll no. 277).
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
- 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. 8800.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5153-5157)
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hinson amendment No. 34.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Casten demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 28.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5127)
- 7/21/2026
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5008-5018)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McDowell amendment No. 26.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 20.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 19.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 18.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crank amendment No. 17.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 15.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crane demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 14.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carter (GA) amendment No. 9.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 8.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 7.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunt amendment No. 6.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 1.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 4.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Boebert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
- GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8800.
- The Speaker designated the Honorable Nathaniel Moran 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. 1438 and Rule XVIII.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4736-5007; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4746-4967)
- 7/20/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
- 6/30/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
- 6/15/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-698.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.
- 6/4/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 12.
- 5/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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- 119-HR-2035: American Cargo for American Ships Act
- 119-HR-2164: Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025
- 119-HR-2557: IVF for Military Families Act
- 119-HR-3640: Oath of Exit Act
- 119-HR-4189: To direct the Secretary of the Navy to recognize certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and national K9 memorial, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-4381: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
- 119-HR-5025: Restoring Merit in the Military Act
- 119-HR-5176: Defense Industry Pricing Transparency Act
- 119-HR-5208: To amend title 37, United States Code, to exclude the basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income for purposes of the basic needs allowance for eligible members of the Armed Forces.
- 119-HR-5586: TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025
- 119-HR-6383: Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act
- 119-HR-6444: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
- 119-HR-6797: Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act
- 119-HR-7274: Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026
- 119-HR-7350: Fishing Vessel Financing Improvement Act of 2026
- 119-HR-7745: To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-7924: Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026
- 119-HR-8384: To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-9024: Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act
- 119-HR-9027: Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026
- 119-HR-9046: COVID-19 Military Mandate Transparency Act
- 119-HR-9082: Honesty and Trust in Service Act
- 119-HR-9091: Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement Act
- 119-HR-9153: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to exempt certain military installations from guidance regarding the maintenance of the aggregate square footage of facilities of the Department of Defense.
- 119-HR-9241: No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026
- 119-HR-9465: Combat Pay Protection Act
- 119-HR-9534: Wildfire Response Modernization Act
- 119-HR-9794: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.
- 119-HR-9863: To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
- 119-HR-9909: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act
- 119-HR-10126: DEMAND Act of 2026
- 119-HR-10130: Army Quantum Readiness Act
- 119-HR-10189: Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
- 119-HR-10479: Quantum Benchmark Act
- 119-HR-10480: Medal of Honor Access and Liaison Act
- 119-HR-10481: National Guard Heritage Welfare Society Act
- 119-HR-10482: Dashboard for MILCON Projects Act
- 119-HR-10483: Bone Marrow Radiation Shielding Act
- 119-HR-10484: Covered AI Prohibition Act
- 119-HR-10485: Minuteman III Health and Safety Act
- 119-HR-10750: Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act
- 119-HR-10796: United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act
- 119-HR-10797: Aerial Transport and High Consequence Infectious Diseases Act
- 119-HR-10847: Military Justice Leadership and Independence Act
- 119-HR-10849: Small Business and Defense Industrial Base Support Act
- 119-HR-10870: Military Domestic Violence Survivors Support Act
- 119-S-1383: Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
- 119-S-2259: Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2025
- 119-S-4077: Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026
- 119-S-4375: RETAIN Act of 2026
- 119-S-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-S-5348: Depot Data Transparency Act
- 119-S-5538: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to recognize certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and national K9 memorial, and for other purposes.
- 119-S-5599: River Ridge Land Conveyance Act
- 119-S-5683: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
- 119-HRES-1398: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.
- 119-HRES-1438: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington