Ken Calvert (R-CA)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It provides funding across various branches including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, as well as Reserve and National Guard components. The legislation covers several titles such as Military Personnel, Operation and Maintenance, Procurement, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. It includes funding for specific initiatives like the CHIPS Act, the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, and the Golden Dome for America Fund. Additionally, the bill outlines restrictions on contract terms, foreign aid, and intelligence activities. Finally, the legislation mandates the redesignation of the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
Yes· 3 of 24
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars across various service branches for research, development, test, and evaluation.
- Scored +6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides housing assistance and environmental mitigation funding specifically for Indian tribes.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill funds significant military procurement and research projects which supports industrial employment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Military Families: The bill provides $5,000,000 for the construction and furnishing of additional Fisher Houses to assist military families when a beneficiary is facing illness or hospitalization (Sec. 8064).
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Benefits for Indian Tribes: The Secretary of the Air Force may convey relocatable military housing units at no cost to Indian tribes in specific states, including Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington (Sec. 8021).
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Environmental Mitigation for Tribes: At least $12,000,000 may be used for mitigating environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from Department of Defense activities, including training and technical assistance (Sec. 8022).
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Support for Civil Air Patrol: The bill provides $87,100,000 for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation to support operation, maintenance, readiness, and youth programs (Sec. 8024).
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Medical Services for Pacific Islands: The Secretary of Defense may authorize the provision of medical services and transportation at Defense Health Agency facilities for civilian patients from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Guam (Sec. 8011).
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Economic Incentives for Indian Small Businesses: The bill allows for additional compensation for prime contractors or subcontractors that include small businesses owned and controlled by individuals defined under section 4221(9) of title 25 (Sec. 8020).
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Employee Protections: Federal contractors with contracts exceeding $1,000,000 are prohibited from requiring employees to resolve Title VII or sexual assault/harassment claims through arbitration (Sec. 8081).
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Increased Transparency: Agencies must post required reports on public websites if it serves the national interest, provided it does not compromise national security or contain proprietary information (Sec. 8080).
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Public Access to Information: The Secretary of Defense is required to post grant awards on a public website in a searchable format (Sec. 8086).
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Support for Veterans: Funds are available for the operation of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Sec. 8082).
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Support for Service Members: The policy for assisted reproductive services for seriously or severely ill/injured active duty members is modified to allow for unlimited duration of embryo cryopreservation and storage (Sec. 8117).
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Protection of Religious Beliefs: The bill prohibits discriminatory actions against individuals based on religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding marriage (Sec. 8159).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Training/Activities: None of the funds provided in this Act may be used for the purpose of performing repairs or maintenance to military family housing units, including areas that could be used for official business (Sec. 8055).
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Restrictions on Research/Development Delivery: Funds in the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation accounts may not be used to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, use, or inventory, unless specific development or prototyping criteria are met (Sec. 8054).
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Limitations on Military Personnel Compensation: While foreign national employees may receive salary increases, these are limited to certain rates authorized by law (Sec. 8002).
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Restrictions on Employment Agreements: Federal contractors may be prohibited from using certain arbitration agreements for sexual harassment or Civil Rights claims, which could impact how companies handle employment disputes (Sec. 8081).
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Impact on Research: Funding is prohibited for research using human fetal tissue obtained via induced abortion (Sec. 8153).
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Potential Economic/Job Impact: The bill includes various "Buy American" requirements for specific naval and ship components, which could limit international trade or sourcing options (Sec. 8090, Sec. 8091, Sec. 8083).
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Reduction in Funding: The total amount of the Act is reduced by $1,000,000,000 to reflect savings from business process modernization and artificial intelligence (Sec. 8144).
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Changes to Agency Identity: The legislation mandates a renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, affecting all official records and titles (Sec. 8160).
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 Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides housing assistance and environmental mitigation funding specifically for Indian tribes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides housing assistance and environmental mitigation resources for Indian tribes. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides incentives for small businesses and directs billions toward defense industrial base contracts and procurement. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill supports healthcare facilities and specialized medical services including the Joint DoD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. Would women be better off under this? — The bill prohibits employers from requiring sexual harassment or Title VII claims to be resolved through arbitration. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides support for military family members facing medical crises through Fisher Houses.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds significant military procurement and research projects which supports industrial employment. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Large scale defense spending and procurement contribute to industrial activity. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes provisions for incentive payments to Indian small businesses while providing large-scale procurement opportunities for defense industry contractors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill provides significant funding for the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund and other security cooperation programs. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill funds significant research and development as well as software and digital technology pilot programs for defensive cyber capabilities. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides funding for the operation of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and includes funds for the Joint DoD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill provides significant defense assistance and security cooperation to Taiwan and Jordan.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill provides millions for mitigating environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from Defense activities. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill funds overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid programs. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill funds strategic sealift vessels and the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill prohibits discriminatory actions based on religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding marriage. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill allows for the conveyance of military housing units to Indian tribes and appropriates $5,000,000 for the construction of Fisher Houses for military families. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill provides support for military family members facing medical crises through Fisher Houses.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars across various service branches for research, development, test, and evaluation.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill authorizes medical services and transportation for civilian patients from several Pacific Island territories. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill provides funding for military family support through Fisher Houses.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions regarding the protection of personal data and privacy in specific agency reporting. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agencies to post grant awards and certain required reports on public websites in a searchable format.
- 6/26/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-715, by Mr. Calvert.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
- Bill introduced.