National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Section 522: Repeals the sunset of the authority relating to non-medical counseling services for military families, which ensures continued access to vital support services for families.

Section 526: Provides relief for former service members requesting a review of a discharge or dismissal on the basis of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury related to combat, or military sexual trauma, allowing for potential upgrades and record corrections.

Section 555: Expands eligible child care providers for Department of Defense programs by removing prior service requirements and allowing participation from national service volunteers.

Section 602: Increases the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services by 3.6 percent, effective January 1, 2027.

Section 632: Provides for the reimbursement of qualifying guardianship costs up to $1,000 incurred by members of the uniformed services as a result of relocations.

Section 703: Expands eligibility for hearing aids under TRICARE Select to include children of retired members of the uniformed services enrolled in family coverage.

Section 7531: Provides funding to the Government of Israel for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and other cooperative missile defense programs, which can enhance security.

Section 529B: Prohibits males from participating in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, and from entering certain privacy spaces designated for women or girls, at military service academies and Department of Defense Education Activity schools.

Section 529C: Repeals a pronoun policy and modifies requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which may remove specific supportive structures for certain groups.

Section 815: Prohibits contractors from purchasing certain equity securities or paying dividends/capital distributions unless they agree to a qualifying defense investment plan, which could burden business operations.