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2026 Defense Budget: Military Pay, Health Care, and Social Restrictions

This act appropriates funds for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026, covering military salaries, equipment procurement, and health care for service members and their families. It also establishes specific prohibitions on using taxpayer funds for diversity initiatives, gender-affirming care, and the enforcement of COVID-19 mandates.
Key points
Allocates billions for military personnel pay, TRICARE health benefits, and the procurement of ships, aircraft, and weapons.
Prohibits funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and gender transition procedures or surgeries.
Bans the use of funds to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates or mask requirements for military personnel and DoD schools.
Includes 'Buy American' provisions requiring certain defense purchases to be manufactured domestically to support the US economy.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-10-16
53%
For 50
Against 44
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4016
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Process start date: 2025-06-16
Voting date: 2025-10-16
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 575
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4016.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates billions for military personnel pay, TRICARE health benefits, and the procurement of ships, aircraft, and weapons.
  • Prohibits funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and gender transition procedures or surgeries.
  • Bans the use of funds to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates or mask requirements for military personnel and DoD schools.
  • Includes 'Buy American' provisions requiring certain defense purchases to be manufactured domestically to support the US economy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: 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.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-18.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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