The bill would pay for the military during the 2026 budget year. It covers troops, health care, daily operations, weapons, and research. It also places many limits on how the Pentagon may spend the money.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
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 and military families because it pays for their wages, benefits, health care, and base services. It also affects civilian workers and defense companies whose jobs or contracts depend on Pentagon funding. Foreign partner forces may receive training or equipment under strict rules. People covered by the bill's health and social policy limits could also see direct changes.
Why this matters: The military needs yearly funding to pay people and keep units running. This bill would shape troop support, training, repairs, weapons purchases, and health care during 2026. Its funding choices could affect military readiness and defense jobs. Its policy limits could also change health care, training, speech-related work, and daily rules at military sites.
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Officially: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
The bill would pay for the military during the 2026 budget year. It covers troops, health care, daily operations, weapons, and research. It also places many limits on how the Pentagon may spend the money.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4016. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Motion 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. (10/16/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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