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# 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)

national security procurement weapons

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Sponsored by

[Mike RogersRepublican AL](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000575)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    May 13, 2026
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
    Jun 4, 2026
    
3.  Passed House
    
    Jul 22, 2026
    
4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  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.

[

House H.R. 8800 Jul 22, 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

On Motion to Recommit · Failed

213

216

](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/4e1afa79062efed0)[

House H.R. 8800 Jul 22, 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

On Passage · Passed

216

212

](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/0738d91905dc4b0e)[

House committee H.R. 8800 Jun 4, 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) · Armed Services Committee

44

12

](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/1d226f9b4d7c3c82)

## What members said

Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.

[Katherine Cammack](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/C001039) Republican mixed Jul 23, 2026 · cites this bill by number

Cammack touts NDAA amendments accelerating military AI adoption and prioritizing university AI research partnerships while requiring reporting to Congress.

[Source ↗](https://cammack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kat-cammack-secures-ten-amendments-house-passed-national-defense)

[Chip Roy](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000614) Republican toward oversight Jul 22, 2026 · cites this bill by number

Touts his adopted amendment eliminating an unproven AI voice-analysis pilot that subjects servicemembers to government behavioral surveillance for drug-testing decisions.

[Source ↗](https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-votes-against-bloated-115-trillion-ndaa)

[Sara Jacobs](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/J000305) Democrat toward oversight Oct 16, 2026 · same topic

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 ↗](https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-pens-newsweek-op-ed-on-how-to-win-the-ai-race)

[Josh Gottheimer](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000583) Democrat mixed Oct 15, 2026 · same topic

Gottheimer touted bipartisan AI bills balancing innovation leadership with safeguards like pre-deployment testing and human control over AI agents.

[Source ↗](https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-discusses-ai-policy-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania)

[Pete Ricketts](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000618) Republican mixed Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.

[Source ↗](https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-champions-ai-innovation-and-safety/)

[Lisa Blunt Rochester](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001303) Democrat neutral Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

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 ↗](https://www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-senator-blunt-rochester-returns-from-congressional-delegation-visits-on-coast-guard-ai-national-security/)

[Mark Kelly](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/K000377) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.

[Source ↗](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-kelly-writes-washington-times-op-ed-on-keeping-humans-in-command-as-ai-transforms-warfare/)

[Tom Barrett](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001321) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.

[Source ↗](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence)

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z