HR 4016
· 119th Congress
· Economics and Public Finance
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
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Latest action
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Action timeline
Every recorded action on this bill, newest first. Stage badges color-code the legislative path.
Dec 08, 2025
floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Dec 02, 2025
floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8433)
Nov 19, 2025
floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Nov 18, 2025
floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8189)
Oct 16, 2025
floor
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 575. (CR S7154)
Oct 16, 2025
floor
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.
Oct 14, 2025
floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7113)
Oct 14, 2025
floor
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113-7114)
Jul 31, 2025
other
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
Jul 30, 2025
other
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 23, 2025
introduced
Received in the Senate.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3467-3468)
Jul 18, 2025
floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4016.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 18, 2025
passed
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H3467)
Appropriations Committee
Jul 18, 2025
floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 211).
Appropriations Committee
Jul 18, 2025
passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).
Jul 18, 2025
passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 212).
Jul 18, 2025
passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2025
floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4016.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 7.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434-3448)
Jul 17, 2025
floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 57.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 106.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 111, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 112, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 113, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 114, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 115, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 116, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (PA) amendment No. 159.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller-Meeks amendment No. 221.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No. 277, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Steube demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 287.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 293.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.
Jul 17, 2025
passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 17, 2025
floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4016 as unfinished business.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3333-3363)
Jul 16, 2025
floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 580 and Rule XVIII.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4016.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 3.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 4.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 5.
Jul 16, 2025
floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 6.
Jul 15, 2025
committee
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.
Jun 16, 2025
committee
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-162, by Mr. Calvert.
Appropriations Committee
Jun 16, 2025
other
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
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Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2025
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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ih/is— Introduced in House / Senate. First filed version.rfh/rfs— Referred to a committee for review.rh/rs— Reported back by the committee to the floor (often with amendments — this is where most language changes happen).pcs/pch— Placed on Calendar for floor consideration.eh/es— Engrossed. Passed by the originating chamber. Text is now what was actually voted on.rdh/rds— Received by the other chamber.eah/eas— Engrossed Amendment. The other chamber passed an amended version.ath/ats— Agreed to. Both chambers settled on the same text.enr— Enrolled. Final reconciled text, sent to the President.pl— Public Law. Signed by the President. It's now law.pp— Public Print. Official printing post-enactment.
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
-[H.R. 4016 Engrossed in House (EH)]
+[H.R. 4016 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)]
<DOC>
+Calendar No. 136
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4016
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+_______________________________________________________________________
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+IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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+July 23, 2025
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+Received
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+July 30, 2025
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+read the first time
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+July 31, 2025
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+Read the second time and placed on the calendar
_______________________________________________________________________
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Attest:
+KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
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Clerk.
+Calendar No. 136
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
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Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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+_______________________________________________________________________
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+July 31, 2025
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+Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
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BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
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PHLOW CORPORATION
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HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
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