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H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Passed HouseEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedJun 16, 2025
Passed HouseJul 18, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 8, 2025: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522) The House passed it 221–209. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 175 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4016 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 175 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Jul 31, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

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and 135 more, listed in the bill's text.

What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 16, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Dec 8, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)Senate
    2. Dec 2, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8433)Senate
    3. Nov 19, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
    4. Nov 18, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8189)Senate
    5. Oct 16, 2025Motion 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.Senate
    6. Oct 16, 2025Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 575. (CR S7154) Roll call recordSenate
    7. Oct 14, 2025Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113-7114)Senate
    8. Oct 14, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7113)Senate
    9. Jul 31, 2025Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.Senate
    10. Jul 30, 2025Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
    11. Jul 23, 2025Received in the Senate.Senate
    12. Jul 18, 2025The 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.House floor actions
    13. Jul 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    14. Jul 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    15. Jul 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    16. Jul 18, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    17. Jul 18, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
    18. Jul 18, 2025Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H3467)House floor actions
    19. Jul 18, 2025The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
    20. Jul 18, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    21. Jul 18, 2025The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4016.House floor actions
    22. Jul 18, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
    23. Jul 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3467-3468)House floor actions
    24. Jul 17, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.House floor actions
    25. Jul 17, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
    26. Jul 17, 2025Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
    27. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    28. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    29. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    30. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    31. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    32. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    33. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    34. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    35. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    36. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    37. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    38. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    39. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    40. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    41. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    42. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    43. Jul 17, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    44. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    45. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    46. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    47. Jul 17, 2025The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
    48. Jul 17, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434-3448)House floor actions
    49. Jul 17, 2025Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.House floor actions
    50. Jul 17, 2025On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
    51. Jul 17, 2025Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
    52. Jul 17, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    53. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    54. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    55. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    56. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    57. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    58. Jul 16, 2025DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
    59. Jul 16, 2025GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4016.House floor actions
    60. Jul 16, 2025The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
    61. Jul 16, 2025House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 580 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
    62. Jul 16, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    63. Jul 16, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3333-3363)House floor actions
    64. Jul 15, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    65. Jun 16, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.House floor actions
    66. Jun 16, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert.House floor actions
    67. Jun 16, 2025The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert.Library of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 18, 2025 · HousePassed 221–209
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 216 yes, 3 noD 5 yes, 206 noEach member · Record
    2 other recorded votes (procedure and amendments)
    1. Jul 18, 2025 · HouseFailed 211–219
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
      On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
      R 0 yes, 219 noD 211 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
    2. Oct 16, 2025 · SenateCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 50–44
      Iowa: Joni Ernst yes, Chuck Grassley yes
      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · needed three-fifths
      R 47 yes, 1 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 3 yes, 41 noEach member · Record