Bill · H.R. 4016· House(119-HR-4016)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 6/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/8/2025 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
- Sponsored by
- Ken Calvert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- 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
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
The legislation allocates dedicated funds for cyber assessments, network optimization, and National Security System risk reductions.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+4
The bill funds the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund and various international security cooperation programs to support counterterrorism partners.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
Funding for joint initiatives, foreign security force training, and specific foreign defense frameworks strengthens bilateral alliances.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-8
The bill provides massive funding appropriations across all military branches, operations, maintenance, procurement, and research.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-5
The bill restricts gender-affirming care and bans diversity and inclusion programs within the Department of Defense.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-5
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. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 221–209
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.
07/18/2025 · Roll call 212 · recorded as “On Passage”
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Improves International Alliances+4Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+4Increases Foreign Aid+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves Veterans Benefits+2Reduces Military Spending-8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Women+3Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For L G B T Q Community-5Good For African Americans-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Freedom Of Speech+3Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Increases Space Exploration+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Religious Freedom+3Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves Second Amendment Protections+2Improves L G B T Q Rights-5Improves Racial Equity-4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-5Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3Improves Veterans Healthcare+2Improves Healthcare Access-3Improves Pandemic Preparedness-2
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Calvert amendments (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3444) | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Davidson amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote. | ||
| 1 year ago | Amendment sought to eliminate the account for Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid. |
- 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.