H.R. 4016 (119th)Congressional Activities

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Economics and Public Finance|AfricaAmerican Samoa

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Ken CalvertR

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Jun 16, 2025

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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)

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R48289Apr 30, 2026

Congressional Votes Related to the Israel-Hamas Conflict ↗

This report compiles congressional votes on legislation, including amendments and resolutions, related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7, 2023. CRS compiled the information presented in this report from the Congress.gov, ProQuest Congressional, and CQ (Congressional Quarterly) databases.

AuthorsClayton M. Levy, Travis A. Ferrell

Middle East & North Africa

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R48694Apr 17, 2026

Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: FY2026 ↗

The U.S. government supports a broad range of scientific and engineering research and development (R&D). Most of the R&D funded by the federal government is performed in support of the unique missions of individual funding agencies. Using information provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding fund…

AuthorsTodd Kuiken, Emily G. Blevins, Laurie Harris

R&D Programs & PoliciesHealth & Medical R&DCommerce, Justice, Science Appropriations

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IF13092Apr 6, 2026

The U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) ↗

The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs), Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs), and Army Special Operations Forces. A…

AuthorsEbrima M'Bai, Andrew Feickert

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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R48891Apr 2, 2026

FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief ↗

Congress provided FY2026 appropriations totaling $839.2 billion for certain national defense activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) through the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (Division A of P.L. 119-75). (DOD is “using a secondary Department of War designation,” under Executive Order 14347 dated…

AuthorsCameron M. Keys

Defense Budgets & Appropriations

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IF10275Mar 30, 2026

Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations ↗

Introduction Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan’s popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people on the main island of Taiwan; the archipelagoes of Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu; and other…

AuthorsSusan V. Lawrence

East Asia & Pacific

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R48875Feb 27, 2026

U.S.-Australia Relations: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

The Commonwealth of Australia is a long-standing diplomatic, economic, and security partner of the United States with joint military cooperation dating back as early as World War I. Throughout the 20th century, U.S.-Australian relations advanced with Australia becoming a major non-NATO U.S. ally through the Australia,…

AuthorsJared G. Tupuola

AustraliaEast Asia & Pacific

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RL33487Feb 26, 2026

Syria: Transition and U.S. Policy ↗

Since the December 2024 collapse of the government of Bashar Al Asad, Syrians have pursued political and economic opportunities created by the end of the country’s 12-year civil war. Internal tensions and external pressures pose obstacles to the country’s transition. Transitional President Ahmed Al Sharaa led a group…

AuthorsChristopher M. Blanchard

Middle East & North AfricaEurope, Russia & Eurasia

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R48860Feb 20, 2026

FY2026 Defense Budget: Funding for Selected Weapon Systems ↗

The second Trump Administration’s Department of Defense (DOD) budget request for FY2026 included $848.3 billion in discretionary funding and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding (DOD is “using a secondary Department of War designation,” under Executive Order 14347, dated September 5, 2025). Of the discretionary funding…

AuthorsDaniel M. Gettinger

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesDefense AuthorizationDefense Budgets & Appropriations

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IF12481Feb 9, 2026

Taiwan: Defense and Military Issues ↗

Overview Taiwan, (which formally calls itself the Republic of China, or ROC) is a self-governing democracy of 23.3 million people located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. The People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China) claims but has never controlled Taiwan. PRC leaders have stated their preference to unif…

AuthorsCaitlin Campbell

East Asia & PacificSecurity Assistance, Security Cooperation & Arms ExportsStrategy, Operations & Emerging Threats

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R48606Jan 22, 2026

2025 Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) Force Structure and Organizational Proposals: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

On April 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense (War) Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum, “Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform,” directing the Secretary of the Army to implement a comprehensive transformation strategy, streamline its force structure, eliminate wasteful spending, reform the acquisition process, modernize…

AuthorsAndrew Feickert

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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IF11679Jan 16, 2026

Navy DDG(X) Next-Generation Destroyer Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

Introduction The Navy’s DDG(X) program has envisaged procuring a class of next-generation guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) to replace the Navy’s Ticonderoga (CG-47) class Aegis cruisers and older Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) class Aegis destroyers. Navy plans have called for procuring the first DDG(X) in the early 2030s. Th…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesDefense AuthorizationDefense Budgets & Appropriations

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R43546Jan 12, 2026

Navy John Lewis (TAO-205) Class Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

The John Lewis (TAO-205) class oiler shipbuilding program is a program to build a new class of 20 fleet oilers for the Navy. The Navy procured the first TAO-205 in FY2016, and a total of 10 TAO-205s have been procured through FY2025. (The 10th was procured in FY2024, and no TAO-205s were procured in FY2025.) The first…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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RL33546Jan 8, 2026

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations ↗

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a key U.S. partner in the Middle East, and the two countries have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues. Jordan remains at peace with Israel and is a primary interlocutor with the Palestinians. Ongoing conflict and instability in the West Bank/Gaza, Lebanon, Syr…

AuthorsJeremy M. Sharp

Middle East & North Africa

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95-1013Dec 15, 2025

Bahrain: Issues for U.S. Policy ↗

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island nation connected by a causeway to Saudi Arabia (15.5 miles away) and once claimed by Iran (124 miles away). Wedged between these two larger regional powers, Bahrain has outsized importance for U.S. policy in the Persian Gulf. U.S.-Bahraini ties have deepened over the past four…

AuthorsJeremy M. Sharp

Middle East & North Africa

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R48765Dec 15, 2025

Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2026 (Division A of P.L. 119-37) ↗

On November 12, 2025, the President signed into law H.R. 5371—the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026—as P.L. 119-37. Division A of the act—the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026—provides continuing appropriations through Jan…

AuthorsDrew C. Aherne

Budget & Appropriations ProcedureContinuing AppropriationsContinuing Resolutions

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RS20643Dec 4, 2025

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

The aircraft carriers CVN-78, CVN-79, CVN-80, CVN-81, CVN-82, and CVN-83 are the first six ships in the Navy’s new Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs). The Navy’s proposed FY2026 budget requests $3,431.6 million (i.e., about $3.4 billion) in advance procurement (AP), procurement,…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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R41909Dec 4, 2025

Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

Multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC) are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the Department of Defense (DOD) to use for a limited number of defense acquisition programs. Compared to the standard or default approach of annual contracting, MYP and BBC have the potential for reduci…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesDefense Readiness, Training, Logistics & Installations

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IF11674Dec 4, 2025

Navy Light Replenishment Oiler (TAOL) Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

Introduction The Navy’s Light Replenishment Oiler (TAOL) program, previously called the Next-Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program, envisages procuring a new class of 13 at-sea resupply ships for the Navy. The Navy’s FY2026 budget submission suggests that the first TAOL is programmed for procurement in FY2028. The…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Defense Readiness, Training, Logistics & InstallationsAir, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesDefense Authorization

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IF12740Nov 28, 2025

U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) ↗

What Are Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)? The U.S. Air Force is developing a new type of uncrewed weapon system called Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The Air Force plans to fly CCAs alongside new and existing crewed fighter jets to enhance operations in contested airspace. The Air Force describes CCAs, large…

AuthorsJennifer DiMascio

Defense Budgets & Appropriations

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IF13115Sep 29, 2025

Defense Primer: The Golden Dome for America ↗

The Golden Dome for America (initially known as the Iron Dome for America) is an initiative of the second Trump Administration to develop an integrated air and missile defense system. President Donald J. Trump introduced the initiative in Executive Order (E.O.) 14186, dated January 27, 2025. Golden Dome is to combine…

AuthorsHannah D. Dennis

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IF10404Sep 29, 2025

Iraq ↗

The Republic of Iraq (Figure 1) sits at an intersection within the Middle East region, with ties to Iran, Turkey, the Levant, and the Arabian Peninsula shaping its interests, constraints, and opportunities. Iraq is emerging from decades of strife and conflict, and U.S.-Iraq security cooperation continues amid strains…

AuthorsChristopher M. Blanchard

Middle East & North Africa

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R41129Sep 25, 2025

Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

The Navy’s Columbia (SSBN-826) class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) aims to design and build a class of 12 new SSBNs to replace the Navy’s current force of 14 aging Ohio-class SSBNs. Since 2013, the Navy has consistently identified the Columbia-class program as the Navy’s top priority program. The Navy procured th…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesStrategic Forces, CBRN, Arms Control & Nonproliferation

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R48703Sep 12, 2025

V-22 Osprey Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

The V-22 Osprey is a joint-service, multi-mission, medium-lift rotorcraft. The V-22 is a type of aircraft known as a tilt-rotor, which is a unique design for a crewed military aircraft. A tilt-rotor takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter but flies forward like an airplane by tilting the rotor blades atop eac…

AuthorsJennifer DiMascio

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IF11838Jul 24, 2025

Navy TAGOS-25 Ocean Surveillance Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

Introduction The Navy in FY2022 procured the first of a planned class of seven new TAGOS-25 class ocean surveillance ships. The Navy’s proposed FY2026 budget requests $612.2 million for the procurement of the second ship in the class. Meaning of TAGOS Designation In the designation TAGOS (also written as T-AGOS), the…

AuthorsRonald O'Rourke

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection ForcesDefense AuthorizationDefense Budgets & Appropriations

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IF11729Jul 9, 2025

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) ↗

Background The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service program designed to replace a portion of each service’s light tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. The JLTV FoV consists of two variants: the four-seat Combat Tactical Vehicle (CTV) (Figure 1) and the two-seat Combat…

AuthorsAndrew Feickert

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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Committee Meetings

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Committee meetings

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ScheduledMeeting•Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 PM

H.R. 1919 – Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; H.R. 3633 – Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025; S. 1582 – GENIUS Act; H.R. 4016 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

H-313, Capitol, H-313, Capitol

Meeting documents

:: Comparative Print – Showing the differences between the text of H.R. 3633, as reported by the Committee on Agriculture, and Rules Committee Print 119-6.:: Comparative Print – Showing the differences between the text of H.R. 3633, as reported by the Committee on Financial Services, and Rules Committee Print 119-6.H.R. 1919 – Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act H.R. 3633 – Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 4016 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 :: H. Rept. 119-162 – Report from the Committee on Appropriations to accompany H.R. 4016

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Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 1919, 3633, 4016, and S. 1582 Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 1919, 3633, 4016, and S. 1582

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H. Rept. 119-162Jun 16, 2025Appropriations Committee

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

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SAMDT 4150Jan 5, 2026Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

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Latest action: Senate amendment submitted

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