National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary
Authorizes FY2027 DOD and DOE national security programs. Among many other matters, it sets policy on DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Model-rated AI relevance 50%: AI is one of many policy areas in a broad defense bill. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)
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Mike RogersRepublicanALData as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. What changed
Progress
Introduced
May 13, 2026
Reported by committee
Jun 4, 2026
Passed House
Jul 22, 2026
Passed Senate
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Became law
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Latest action · September 14, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Recorded votes
Floor votes carry every member's position; committee tallies carry totals only.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Motion to Recommit · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Passage · Passed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) · Armed Services Committee
What members said
Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.
Cammack touts NDAA amendments accelerating military AI adoption and prioritizing university AI research partnerships while requiring reporting to Congress.
Source ↗Touts his adopted amendment eliminating an unproven AI voice-analysis pilot that subjects servicemembers to government behavioral surveillance for drug-testing decisions.
Source ↗Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.
Source ↗Gottheimer touted bipartisan AI bills balancing innovation leadership with safeguards like pre-deployment testing and human control over AI agents.
Source ↗Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.
Source ↗Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.
Source ↗Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.
Source ↗Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.
Source ↗Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z