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Title: An original bill 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.
Vote Smart’s Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes 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.
Highlights:
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Specifies and sets forth policies and authorities for Fiscal Year 2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for Fiscal Year 2026 (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Authorizes appropriations, but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through Fiscal Year 2026 (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
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Repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD (Title I-XXXII, Div. A-D, Sec. 1-4001).
