Department of Defense – CONGRESS MACHINE

HR 4465: To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.

Sponsors

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Administrative remedies, Architect of the Capitol, Census and government statistics, Congressional agencies, Congressional oversight, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Detention of persons, Due process and equal protection, Employment and training programs, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Federal officials, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

HR 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for

Military Personnel;
Operation and Maintenance;
Procurement;
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and
Revolving and Management Funds.

The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including

the Defense Health Program,
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,
Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and
the Office of the Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.

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

Sponsors

Ken Calvert (R) CA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, June 16th, 2025

Subjects
Africa, American Samoa, Appropriations, Asia, Aviation and airports, Budget process, Buy American requirements, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Chemical and biological weapons, China, Collective security, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Defense spending, Department of Defense, Disability assistance, District of Columbia, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

HR 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and 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 and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber activities, cyber workforce and training, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters; and
authorizes the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, defense environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, and other defense activities.

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

Sponsors

Mike Rogers (R) AL

Cosponsors

Adam Smith (D) WA

Introduced on
Monday, June 9th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Architecture, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Art, artists, authorship, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Atmospheric science and weather, Australia, Aviation and airports, Computers and information technology, Department of Defense, Employment and training programs, Executive agency funding and structure, Government studies and investigations, Industrial policy and productivity, Licensing and registrations, Manufacturing, Military education and training, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Public contracts and procurement, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization

S 874: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

Sponsors

Gary Peters (D) MI

Cosponsors

Chuck Grassley (R) IA

Introduced on
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative remedies, Department of Defense, Employment discrimination and employee rights, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Public contracts and procurement

HJRES 40: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense relating to “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”.

This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Defense (DOD) rule titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (89 Fed. Reg. 83092) and published on October 15, 2024. Among other elements, the rule establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. The program institutes policies regarding the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on defense contractor and subcontractor information systems during defense contract performance. The rule also identifies entities to which the rule applies and describes DOD implementation of the program.

Sponsors

Andrew Clyde (R) GA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Department of Defense, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Public contracts and procurement

HR 1095: Restoring Military Focus Act

Restoring Military Focus Act

This bill eliminates the position of Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the position of Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within the military departments. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish similar positions to that of Chief Diversity Officer or Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within DOD.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, which directed the termination of all federal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs, offices, and positions, including Chief Diversity Officer positions. On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Restoring America’s Fighting Force, which specifically directed the abolishment of every diversity, equity and inclusion office within DOD and the Department of Homeland Security with regard to the Coast Guard.

Sponsors

Chip Roy (R) TX

Cosponsors

Daniel Webster (R) FL, Ralph Norman (R) SC, Lauren Boebert (R) CO, Andrew Ogles (R) TN

Introduced on
Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Subjects
Department of Defense, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal officials

S 436: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.

Sponsors

Dan Sullivan (R) AK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Subjects
Department of Defense, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal officials

S 435: IRONDOME Act of 2025

Increasing Response Options and Deterrence of Missile Engagements Act of 2025 or the IRONDOME Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and other entities to take specified actions to support U.S. missile defense capabilities, particularly with respect to the U.S. homeland.

DOD must submit to Congress a multi-year phased plan to transfer operations and sustainment responsibility for missile defense from the Missile Defense Agency to the appropriate military departments to allow the Missile Defense Agency to focus on research, development, and prototyping and testing.

Additionally, among other elements, the bill requires

the United States Northern Command and the Space Development Agency within DOD to use a specified acquisition process to conduct rapid testing and development of certain drone and satellite systems;
each commander of a combatant command to include the missile defense interceptor and sensor requirements of the command in annual budget requests;
DOD to use all authorities available to accelerate the development, production, and modernization of various defense systems and technology, including certain space-based interceptors; and
the Department of the Army to procure and field airships in support of the missile defense of the U.S. homeland from drones and ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.

On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled The Iron Dome for America. The order directs DOD to develop plans for a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the U.S. homeland from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks.

Sponsors

Dan Sullivan (R) AK

Cosponsors

Kevin Cramer (R) ND

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Alaska, Aviation and airports, Congressional oversight, Department of Defense, Hawaii, Military facilities and property, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Public contracts and procurement, Spacecraft and satellites

HR 925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

S 382: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Sponsors

Eric Schmitt (R) MO

Cosponsors

Tom Cotton (R) AR, James Lankford (R) OK, Steve Daines (R) MT, Tommy Tuberville (R) AL, Marsha Blackburn (R) TN, Roger Marshall (R) KS, Cynthia Lummis (R) WY, Bill Cassidy (R) LA, James Risch (R) ID, Kevin Cramer (R) ND, Jim Banks (R) IN, Tim Sheehy (R) MT, Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) MS, Rick Scott (R) FL, Mike Lee (R) UT, Mike Crapo (R) ID, Ron Johnson (R) WI, Josh Hawley (R) MO, Ted Budd (R) NC

Introduced on
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Subjects
Advisory bodies, Civil actions and liability, Coast guard, Community life and organization, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Director of National Intelligence, Education programs funding, Employee performance, Employment and training programs, Employment discrimination and employee rights, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal district courts, Federal officials, Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding

HR 835: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to award to the nonprofit organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, New York, a one-time grant to be used solely for the purposes of the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum.

As a condition of receiving the grant, the organization must

provide for free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the memorial and museum for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, individuals who were registered first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of such attacks;
provide for dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and
allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.

Sponsors

Nick LaLota (R) NY

Cosponsors

Daniel Goldman (D) NY, Nydia Velu00e1zquez (D) NY, Nicole Malliotakis (R) NY, Michael Lawler (R) NY, Andrew Garbarino (R) NY, Jerrold Nadler (D) NY, Thomas Suozzi (D) NY, Laura Gillen (D) NY, Monica De La Cruz (R) TX, Dan Crenshaw (R) TX, Jennifer Kiggans (R) VA, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) PA, Troy Carter (D) LA, Thomas Kean (R) NJ, Josh Gottheimer (D) NJ, Susie Lee (D) NV

Introduced on
Friday, January 31st, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Department of Defense, First responders and emergency personnel, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Historic sites and heritage areas, Military personnel and dependents, Monuments and memorials, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, New York City, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Terrorism, U.S. history, User charges and fees, Veterans' organizations and recognition

S 301: Border Security is National Security Act

Border Security is National Security Act

This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2028 for the Department of Defense to provide border security support to the Department of Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Jim Banks (R) IN

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Subjects
Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Department of Defense, Executive agency funding and structure, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Military personnel and dependents, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Motor vehicles

S 206: Restoring Trade Fairness Act

Restoring Trade Fairness Act

This bill establishes various trade measures related to China, including by revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status and increasing the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on Chinese imported goods. The bill prohibits imported goods originating from North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran from receiving de minimis treatment. (Current law allows for U.S. imports under a de minimis threshold of $800 per shipment to enter free of tariffs, fees, and taxes.)

Specifically, the bill revokes China’s PNTR status. Currently, China’s PNTR status allows for Chinese goods to have duty rates set forth in column 1 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). With the removal of China’s PNTR status, the bill generally sets the applicable duty rates on imported Chinese goods at the higher rates listed in column 2 of the HTS, with exceptions.

The bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 35% for all Chinese goods, which requires column 2 rates to be at least 35%. However, the bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 100% for a list of specified goods (e.g., various minerals, certain vaccines and drugs, and certain defense-related articles). Duty rates are phased in over five years and adjusted annually for inflation.

The bill also

authorizes the President to take additional actions related to trade with China,
requires merchandise imported from China to be appraised based on U.S. value, and
establishes a trust fund to compensate U.S. producers for lost revenue resulting from retaliatory actions by China.

Sponsors

Tom Cotton (R) AR

Cosponsors

Jim Banks (R) IN, Josh Hawley (R) MO

Introduced on
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Agricultural trade, Asia, Budget deficits and national debt, China, Congressional oversight, Customs enforcement, Department of Defense, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Government trust funds, Inflation and prices, Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Tariffs, Trade restrictions, U.S. International Trade Commission

HR 694: Restoring Trade Fairness Act

Restoring Trade Fairness Act

This bill establishes various trade measures related to China, including by revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status and increasing the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on Chinese imported goods. The bill prohibits imported goods originating from North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran from receiving de minimis treatment. (Current law allows for U.S. imports under a de minimis threshold of $800 per shipment to enter free of tariffs, fees, and taxes.)

Specifically, the bill revokes China’s PNTR status. Currently, China’s PNTR status allows for Chinese goods to have duty rates set forth in column 1 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). With the removal of China’s PNTR status, the bill generally sets the applicable duty rates on imported Chinese goods at the higher rates listed in column 2 of the HTS, with exceptions.

The bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 35% for all Chinese goods, which requires column 2 rates to be at least 35%. However, the bill establishes a minimum duty rate of 100% for a list of specified goods (e.g., various minerals, certain vaccines and drugs, and certain defense-related articles). Duty rates are phased in over five years and adjusted annually for inflation.

The bill also

authorizes the President to take additional actions related to trade with China,
requires merchandise imported from China to be appraised based on U.S. value, and
establishes a trust fund to compensate U.S. producers for lost revenue resulting from retaliatory actions by China.

Sponsors

John Moolenaar (R) MI

Cosponsors

Thomas Suozzi (D) NY

Introduced on
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Agricultural trade, Asia, Budget deficits and national debt, China, Congressional oversight, Customs enforcement, Department of Defense, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Government trust funds, Inflation and prices, Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Tariffs, Trade restrictions, U.S. International Trade Commission

HR 453: Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow trademarks owned or controlled by DOD to be combined with religious insignia on commercial identification tags (i.e., dog tags) and to be sold by lawful trademark licensees.

The bill applies retroactively to September 13, 2013.

Sponsors

W. Steube (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Defense, Intellectual property, Licensing and registrations, Religion, Retail and wholesale trades

HR 461: Eliminate DEI in the Military Act

Eliminate DEI in the Military Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities (e.g., training) of the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.

Sponsors

W. Steube (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Subjects
Department of Defense, Executive agency funding and structure, Military education and training

HR 185: Responsible Legislating Act

Responsible Legislating Act

This bill establishes or modifies various federal programs and requirements, including those related to retirement accounts, penalties for certain sex offenses, foreign investment and ownership, and appropriations.

The bill makes changes to retirement account contributions and distributions, including increasing the maximum amount that may be contributed to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to include certain contributions to a Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan, subject to limitations.

The bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain interstate human trafficking offenses or coercion of sexual activity that occurs in a school zone or related area.

The Department of Commerce must report on efforts to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production. The Federal Maritime Commission must evaluate the effect of foreign ownership of marine terminals at the 15 largest U.S. container ports on U.S. economic security.

The bill provides additional appropriations for the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, State, Defense, Homeland Security, and Energy.

The bill extends mandatory livestock market reporting requirements through FY2025.

The bill revises the required frequency of meetings held by a credit union’s board of directors by decreasing the frequency for existing credit unions with satisfactory soundness ratings.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) enhanced-use leasing authority is reauthorized through 2033.

The bill requires hearings on the bill’s implementation within one year of the date of enactment.

Sponsors

James McGovern (D) MA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Friday, January 3rd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Appropriations, Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Banking and financial institutions regulation, Business records, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Child safety and welfare, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Disability assistance