RepublicanBill · H.R. 8800· House(119-HR-8800)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Rep. Rogers
Age: 68 years
Alabama
Introduced
5/13/2026
Last activity
9/14/2026 — Received in the Senate.
Sponsored by
Mike Rogers
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House
  3. 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

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+9

    Massive investment in quantum computing, AI, hypersonics, biotechnology, and nuclear research.

  • Would women be better off under this?+8

    Significantly improves maternity care, contraceptive access, and protections for victims of sexual misconduct.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+8

    Allocates massive funding for AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and oncology research.

The opposite· 3 of 16

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-10

    Substantially increases spending across all DoD branches for procurement, R&D, and nuclear modernization.

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-9

    Explicitly prohibits coverage for gender-affirming medical care under TRICARE.

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-9

    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 billPassed 216–212

    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.

    07/22/2026 · Roll call 278 · recorded as “On Passage”