Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
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Overview
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, allocates funds for the Department of Defense’s various activities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It provides appropriations for military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, research and development, and revolving funds. The bill also includes funding for other defense programs, such as the Defense Health Program and chemical weapons destruction, and designates funds for related agencies like the CIA Retirement and Disability System. Notably, the bill excludes military construction, military family housing, and civil works projects, which are handled in separate appropriations bills.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for military personnel across all branches of the armed forces, including active duty, reserve, and National Guard members.
- Allocates funds for operation and maintenance of Department of Defense activities.
- Authorizes appropriations for procurement of aircraft, weapons, and other equipment.
- Provides funding for research, development, test, and evaluation programs.
- Includes funding for specific programs such as the Defense Health Program, chemical weapons destruction, and drug interdiction efforts.
- Designates funds for related agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.
- Excludes funding for military construction, military family housing, and civil works projects.
- Establishes transfer authority for certain funds to facilitate program implementation.
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