H.R. 8800 would let federal defense programs move forward in fiscal year 2027. It covers military equipment, research, operations, construction, and some nuclear-defense work, but the detailed funding tables are not shown here.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Latest action on H.R. 8800: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects service members, defense agencies, defense contractors, and communities tied to military bases or defense facilities. It helps decide what the military can buy, what research can move forward, and how many service members each branch may have. It also matters for taxpayers because the wider defense plan being debated involves very large federal spending.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it helps decide what the U.S. military can do and buy in fiscal year 2027. It can shape troops, bases, weapons, research, and defense jobs. It also matters because the public cannot see the full funding picture from the text provided. The detailed tables are needed to judge the exact costs and program choices.
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Officially: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
H.R. 8800 would let federal defense programs move forward in fiscal year 2027. It covers military equipment, research, operations, construction, and some nuclear-defense work, but the detailed funding tables are not shown here.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR8800. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Passed House. Now before the Senate.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Latest: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278). (7/22/2026)
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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