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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

10/9/2025, 3:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3838

H.R. 3838, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 9, 2025, aims to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy. The bill also includes provisions to prescribe military personnel strengths for the fiscal year and addresses other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3838

Bill HR 3838 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 30, 2025. Bill HR 3838 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2025.  Bill HR 3838's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3838

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3838

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Computers and information technology
- Department of Defense
- Employment and training programs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government studies and investigations
- Industrial policy and productivity
- Licensing and registrations
- Manufacturing
- Military education and training
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement
- Technology assessment
- Technology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3838

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Comments

Nalani Craft profile image

Nalani Craft

504

3 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why do they think this is gonna help anyone? It's just gonna make things more complicated and waste more money. I can't believe they're actually passing this crap. How is this gonna affect my job?

Emerie Sanders profile image

Emerie Sanders

479

3 months ago

I can't believe this bill is happening. It's just not right. How will this affect us in the long run?

Jeffrey Dickson profile image

Jeffrey Dickson

440

3 months ago

I dunno much about this bill, but it seems like it could have big impacts on our country. How will it affect us in the short term? #confused

Zakai Cannon profile image

Zakai Cannon

504

3 months ago

This bill is just another example of government waste and inefficiency. It's like they're trying to make things as complicated as possible. And don't even get me started on how it's going to impact my taxes. Did you know that buried deep in this bill is a provision that allocates funds for a new fleet of military drones?

Remi Wiley profile image

Remi Wiley

445

2 months ago

I think this bill is good for our country. It will help make things run smoother and more efficient. I don't know all the details, but I trust that it will be beneficial. It's important to support our national defense and make sure things are done right. This bill will help with that.

Cleo Browning profile image

Cleo Browning

501

2 months ago

I don't care about this new bill. It's just more government nonsense. Why do they always have to complicate things? Just leave it alone and let us live our lives.

Ethan Hirsch profile image

Ethan Hirsch

512

3 months ago

This bill is a mess, I don't even know what it's about. #confused

Gabriel Atkinson profile image

Gabriel Atkinson

471

3 months ago

Hey y'all, just wanted to share my thoughts on this new bill thingy. I think it's pretty cool that they're trying to make things more efficient with this whole procurement stuff. I mean, who doesn't want things to run smoother, right? And as for the National Defense thing, well, I guess it's important to keep our country safe and all that jazz. Overall, I'm all for it! Can't wait to see how this all plays out. #excited #USA #efficiency

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3838

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers
AlabamaRepublican
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
WashingtonDemocrat

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