Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

# Summary of HR 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 **What It Does** This bill allocates federal funding for the Department of Defense's operations and activities for fiscal year 2026. It covers five main spending categories: military personnel salaries and benefits, day-to-day operations and maintenance of bases and equipment, purchasing weapons and military hardware, research and development of new defense technologies, and management funds. The bill also funds related programs like military health care, chemical weapons disposal, and drug interdiction efforts, as well as intelligence agencies like the CIA. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects active-duty military members, military families, defense contractors, and federal employees working in defense-related roles. Indirectly, it impacts American taxpayers who fund these appropriations and citizens in regions where U.S.

military operations occur. The legislation also influences intelligence and security operations. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is proceeding through the legislative process. Note: This bill does *not* include funding for military construction, housing, or nuclear weapons—those are handled in separate appropriations bills.