Arms control and nonproliferation

HR 4779: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

Administration of Foreign Affairs,
International Organizations, and
International Commissions.

The bill provides appropriations for related programs, including

International Broadcasting Operations and Capital Improvements,
the Asia Foundation,
the U.S. Institute of Peace,
the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,
the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,
the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,
the East-West Center, and
the National Endowment for Democracy.

The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including

the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad,
the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,
the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,
the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, and
the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The bill provides appropriations to

the House Democracy Partnership,
the President for Administration of Assistance,
the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and
International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.

The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by

the President;
Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and
the Department of the Treasury.

The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to

the Export-Import Bank of the United States,
the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and
the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Mario Diaz-Balart (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Friday, July 25th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Alliances, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Area studies and international education, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Aviation and airports, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Burma, Canada, Caribbean area, Central America, Child health, China, Collective security

HR 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and several independent agencies.

The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for

Investigations,
Construction,
Mississippi River and Tributaries,
Operation and Maintenance,
the Regulatory Program,
Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,
Expenses,
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and
the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation.

The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
Electricity;
Grid Deployment;
Nuclear Energy;
Fossil Energy;
Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves;
the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve;
the Energy Information Administration;
Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund;
Science;
Nuclear Waste Disposal;
the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy;
the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program;
Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
Departmental Administration; and
the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for

Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and
the Power Marketing Administrations.

The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, July 21st, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Alabama, Alaska, Alternative and renewable resources, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appropriations, Aquatic ecology, Arizona, Arkansas, Arms control and nonproliferation, Army Corps of Engineers, California, Coal, Colorado, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Dams and canals, Delta Regional Authority

HR 4427: Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

S 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

Sponsors

Roger Wicker (R) MS

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Subjects
Academic performance and assessments, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Air quality, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses

HR 3626: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

S 1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

Sponsors

James Risch (R) ID

Cosponsors

Christopher Coons (D) DE, Mike Lee (R) UT, Martin Heinrich (D) NM

Introduced on
Monday, May 19th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Alliances, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, China, Civil actions and liability, Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Department of Energy, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Emergency planning and evacuation, Energy research, Europe, Executive agency funding and structure, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Foreign aid and international relief

HR 2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

Sponsors

Michael Baumgartner (R) WA

Cosponsors

Jared Moskowitz (D) FL, Claudia Tenney (R) NY, Mark Amodei (R) NV, Maria Salazar (R) FL

Introduced on
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

Subjects
Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Congressional oversight, Detention of persons, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Foreign and international banking, Human rights, Iran, Middle East, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Qatar, Sanctions, South Korea, Terrorism, Travel and tourism, United Nations, Visas and passports

HR 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2025. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 14, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels. It also includes several additional provisions that increase or decrease funding for various programs compared to FY2024 levels.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
the National Flood Insurance Program;
authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program;
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity Protection System;
authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
several immigration-related programs and authorities;
the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
the authorization for the U.S. Parole Commission; and
the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program.

Sponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, March 10th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alabama, Animal and plant health, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Arms control and nonproliferation, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Building construction, Child health, Coast guard, Commodities markets, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional officers and employees, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Defense spending

HR 1800: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making the act permanent.

The Iran Sanctions Act requires the President, with some exceptions, to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran’s energy sector or Iran’s efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

Sponsors

Ryan Mackenzie (R) PA

Cosponsors

Laura Gillen (D) NY, Brad Sherman (D) CA

Introduced on
Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Subjects
Arms control and nonproliferation, Congressional oversight, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear weapons, Sanctions, Terrorism, Trade restrictions

HR 4779: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

HR 4553: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

HR 4427: Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

S 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

HR 3626: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

S 1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

HR 2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

HR 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

HR 1800: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

HR 1111: Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

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