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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)
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The latest official text for HR4016 is available. Take a position and contact the elected officials who can act on it. Modern Action drafts a message from the position and reasons you select.
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Introduced in House
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
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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)
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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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