What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.4016
House
101-880
FAILED
Independents
101 yea
880 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2025-12-08
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
2025-12-02
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8433)
2025-11-19
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
2025-11-18
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8189)
2025-10-16
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.
2025-10-16
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)
2025-10-14
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113-7114)
2025-10-14
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7113)
2025-07-31
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
2025-07-30
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.4016 pass?
HR.4016 is still alive. Current stage: FLOOR. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.4016 do?
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 o…
Who sponsored HR.4016?
HR.4016 was sponsored by Ken Calvert (R-California).
Who voted against HR.4016?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
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