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Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill
The Senate passed a $914 billion defense bill with a 77-20 vote after resolving amendment disputes, enabling conference talks with the House amid an ongoing government shutdown.
- On Thursday, the United States Senate approved the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act by a 77-20 vote, authorizing roughly $925 billion.
- The bill aims to set spending and policy priorities for FY2026, authorizing roughly $879 billion for the Pentagon and about $35 billion for the Department of Energy, and requires the Pentagon to report on audit progress before the 2028 statutory deadline.
- Military members would receive a 3.8% pay raise and a $50 million boost for education services for military children, while the bill creates new Department of Defense offices for cybersecurity, nuclear security and energy, and AI innovation and oversight.
- Despite the government shutdown, senators moved the bill forward amid Day 9, and lawmakers aren't expected back until Tuesday, risking delayed paychecks for military service members.
- Passage allows the House of Representatives and United States Senate to enter conference negotiations, addressing the Senate's $32 billion increase above the Pentagon request before a final bill can be signed later this year.
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Senate passes its version of 2026 NDAA amid government shutdown
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Hyde-Smith Votes for FY2026 National Defence Policy Bill - Picayune Item
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