Contact Congress about H.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill would pay for the U.S. military through September 30, 2026. It funds troops, weapons, research, health care, and overseas security aid. It also adds limits on transfers, foreign partners, Guantanamo policy, and several Defense Department programs.

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 is a Senate bill stalled. The latest recorded action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522).

Latest action on H.R. 4016: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects service members, military families, Defense Department workers, defense contractors, and foreign partners that receive U.S. security help. It also affects companies that sell weapons, ships, parts, steel, bearings, supercomputers, and other defense goods to the government. Some rules could affect students in Defense Department schools, patients in military health programs, and workers in offices tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it decides what the U.S. military can pay for in 2026 and what it cannot. Those choices affect troop pay, training, equipment repairs, weapons buying, military health care, and new technology. The bill also shapes U.S. security help overseas, including aid to Israel, Jordan, Taiwan, and counter-ISIS partners. Its policy limits could also change how the Defense Department handles purchasing, detainees, schools, health care, workplace programs, and some foreign or nonprofit partners.

Key provisions in H.R. 4016

• The bill pays active-duty troops, reserve troops, and National Guard members. It covers pay, allowances, and payments into the Defense Department Military Retirement Fund.
• The bill provides tens of billions of dollars to run and maintain the military. It also sets caps for emergency expenses and environmental cleanup accounts.
• The Defense Department could move up to $6 billion between defense accounts. This does not include military construction, and Congress must be notified under section 8005, the rule for these transfers.
• The bill keeps special overseas security aid funds in place. These include the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund and Defense Security Cooperation Agency accounts, with vetting, notices to Congress, and quarterly reports.
• Israel would receive $500 million for joint missile defense work. The money covers Iron Dome, Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense, and Arrow systems.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4016

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 4016

What is H.R. 4016?

This bill would pay for the U.S. military through September 30, 2026. It funds troops, weapons, research, health care, and overseas security aid. It also adds limits on transfers, foreign partners, Guantanamo policy, and several Defense Department programs.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4016?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 4016?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4016 before I act?

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