S. 4784 (119th)Congressional Activities

Border Drone Threat Assessment Act

Armed Forces and National Security|Armed Forces and National Security

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Roger F. WickerR

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Jun 15, 2026

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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3193)

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CRS Reports

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IN12728Aug 12, 2026

FY2027 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength ↗

Background In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §115(a), Congress sets the maximum size of the active component of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The active component comprises the full-time personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force…

AuthorsNicholas M. Munves

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IN12727Aug 12, 2026

FY2027 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength ↗

Background In accordance with 10 U.S.C. §115(a), Congress sets the maximum size (i.e., end-strength) of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress also appropriates funds for the pay and benefits of these personnel. End-strength sp…

AuthorsNicholas M. Munves

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IF12972Aug 12, 2026

MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress ↗

Introduction The U.S. Navy is developing a carrier-based uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 Stingray, if the system is fielded as planned, would be the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) first uncrewed tanker and the…

AuthorsDaniel M. Gettinger

Air, Land, Sea, Space & Projection Forces

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R49134Aug 11, 2026

Russian Hybrid Warfare Activities in Europe: Considerations for Congress ↗

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, U.S. and European officials have accused Russia of a sustained campaign of malign activities, often referred to as hybrid warfare, across Europe. These attacks, which have been increasing in number and severity, include sabotage, assassinations, political interference an…

AuthorsAndrew S. Bowen, Sarah E. Garding, Derek E. Mix

National & Military IntelligenceEurope, Russia & Eurasia

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IF12610Aug 10, 2026

Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force ↗

The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, §952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, “The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to—(1) provide freedom of operation for the United States in, from, and to space;…

AuthorsJennifer DiMascio, Hannah D. Dennis

Defense Budgets & Appropriations

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R49057Jul 31, 2026

Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions ↗

The expanding use of artificial intelligence and other trends in computing have contributed to increased development of data centers. Simply, a data center is a physical facility that houses and runs large computer systems. The increased number and size of these facilities have raised concerns about the resources need…

AuthorsPeter Folger, Elena H. Humphreys, Nicole T. Carter

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IN12718Jul 24, 2026

FY2027 NDAA: Military Service Academy Athletics and Professional Sports ↗

Congress has oversight over the five federal service academies including the three U.S. military service academies—U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Military Academy—under the Department of Defense; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy under the Department of Homeland Security; and the U.S. Merchant Marine…

AuthorsKristy N. Kamarck

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IN12704Jul 24, 2026

FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity ↗

On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the President’s FY2027 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), atomic energy defense activities primarily of the U.S. Department of Energy, and other national defense activities. (DOD is “using a se…

AuthorsDaniel M. Gettinger, Valerie Heitshusen

Defense AuthorizationNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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IN12717Jul 24, 2026

Nuclear Risk Reduction: Executive Branch Policies and Congressional Approaches in the 119th Congress ↗

Following the February 2026 expiration of the 2010 New START arms control agreement, which reduced U.S. and Russian strategic offensive nuclear forces, some Members of the 119th Congress have held hearings and debated legislative proposals related to nuclear risk reduction. Nuclear risk reduction generally refers to i…

AuthorsAnya L. Fink, Mary Beth D. Nikitin

Strategic Forces, CBRN, Arms Control & NonproliferationArms Control & Nonproliferation

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IN12703Jul 24, 2026

FY2027 NDAA: Summary of Funding Authorizations ↗

Of the approximately $1.15 trillion that the second Trump Administration requested for FY2027 discretionary activities within the national defense budget function, $1.14 trillion fell within the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the scope of proposals for a National Defense Authorizati…

AuthorsDaniel M. Gettinger

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)Defense Authorization

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R48946Jul 14, 2026

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues: In Brief ↗

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, carrying out nuclear nonproliferation activities and nuclear and radiological emergency response, and providing nuclear reac…

AuthorsMary Beth D. Nikitin, Anya L. Fink

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R49023Jul 7, 2026

FY2027 Defense Budget: Funding for Selected Weapon Systems ↗

The second Trump Administration’s Department of Defense (DOD) budget request for FY2027 included $1.1 trillion in discretionary funding and $350.0 billion in mandatory funding. (DOD is “using a secondary Department of War designation,” under Executive Order 14347, dated September 5, 2025.) DOD requested $413.1 billion…

AuthorsDaniel M. Gettinger

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R44245Jul 2, 2026

Israel: Major Issues and U.S. Relations ↗

The United States and Israel have cooperated closely for decades, reflecting assessments across several Administrations and Congresses that the countries share a number of strategic interests, including in countering mutual threats from other regional states and militant groups. Large-scale U.S. assistance, as approve…

AuthorsJim Zanotti

Middle East & North Africa

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IF12171Jun 30, 2026

Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans ↗

Introduction Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi’s pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participants’ benefits was turned over to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)…

AuthorsJohn J. Topoleski, Elizabeth A. Myers

Pensions & IRAs

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IF11130Jun 30, 2026

Defense Primer: U.S. European Command (EUCOM) ↗

U.S. European Command (USEUCOM, commonly referred to as EUCOM) is 1 of 11 combatant commands (CCMDs) within the Department of Defense (DOD, which is “using a secondary Department of War designation,” under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025). EUCOM was established in 1947 and is responsible for the “command…

AuthorsBrendan W. McGarry, Paul Belkin, Hannah D. Dennis

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S. Rept. 119-127Jun 15, 2026Armed Services Committee

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

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SAMDT 6746Aug 5, 2026Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

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