HR 3838119th CongressIntroduced

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Introduced: Jun 9, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-Alabama)

Defense & National Security

Standard Summary

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The Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA FY2026) is comprehensive defense legislation that authorizes appropriations and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security programs. This bill establishes military personnel strength levels, authorizes procurement of weapons systems and equipment, and addresses a wide range of military personnel policies including compensation, benefits, healthcare, and quality of life issues. The legislation emphasizes strengthening the defense industrial base, improving military readiness, enhancing recruitment and retention, and addressing emerging threats while implementing significant policy reforms in areas such as diversity programs, gender-related policies, and supply chain security.

Key Points

1Military Procurement & Modernization: Authorizes multiyear procurement for various weapons systems including UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft, Ford-class aircraft carriers, Columbia-class submarines, and Virginia-class submarines; establishes limitations on certain programs pending certification of readiness
2Personnel Strength & Compensation: Sets end strength levels for active and reserve forces; provides 2.5% basic pay increase; expands various bonus and incentive pay authorities; increases family separation allowance; reforms basic needs allowance calculations
3Diversity & Inclusion Restrictions: Prohibits use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; requires merit-based personnel actions; bans critical race theory endorsement; prohibits gender transition services through TRICARE and military family programs
4Healthcare & Benefits: Expands TRICARE coverage for fertility treatments, contraception, and various pilot programs; improves access to commissaries and childcare; extends parental leave; addresses maternal health and mental health services
5Supply Chain & Industrial Base: Strengthens domestic sourcing requirements (Berry Amendment); prohibits procurement from Chinese entities and other foreign adversaries; prioritizes domestic production of critical materials including semiconductors, rare earth elements, and advanced manufacturing capabilities

Impact Areas

Military Personnel: Active duty service members, reservists, and National Guard members through changes to compensation, benefits, training requirements, and career management policiesMilitary Families: Dependents affected by expanded healthcare coverage, improved childcare access, enhanced education benefits, and modified housing allowancesDefense Contractors & Industrial Base: Companies impacted by new domestic sourcing requirements, supply chain restrictions, workforce development initiatives, and modified contracting proceduresVeterans: Transitioning service members benefiting from enhanced Transition Assistance Programs, improved credentialing processes, and extended access to support servicesFederal Budget & Appropriations: Authorizes significant defense spending across procurement, research and development, operations and maintenance, military construction, and personnel accounts

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