Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/2/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2572

The bill "An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 31, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 2572

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for

Military Personnel;
Operation and Maintenance;
Procurement;
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and
Revolving and Management Funds.

The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including

the Defense Health Program,
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,
Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and
the Office of the Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Current Status of Bill S 2572

Bill S 2572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2025. Bill S 2572 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2025. Bill S 2572's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137. as of July 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2572

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2572

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2572

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2572

Mitch McConnell

KentuckyRepublican

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