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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Roll Call Number: 212 | Session Number: 1

This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026, covering a wide range of operational, procurement, and policy provisions. The bill authorizes funding for military operations, weapons systems, personnel, and various defense-related activities, while also including numerous specific restrictions and requirements. Key provisions include allocating funds for military readiness improvements, setting limits on fund transfers, supporting international security cooperation programs, and providing specific funding for programs like Israeli defense cooperation and the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative. The bill also includes several notable policy restrictions, such as prohibitions on funding for certain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, restrictions on COVID-19 related mandates, and limitations on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay. Additionally, the bill includes specific guidance on military procurement, research and development, and operational constraints, reflecting Congress's detailed oversight of defense spending and policy.1