119th Congress · S.1071 Law [Congress.gov ↗](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1071) [JSON](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/bills/cf89b103e74a3844.json) [Report an error](mailto:hello@jonasneves.com?subject=WhoVotedWhy%20correction%3A%20bill%20s1071&body=Row%20or%20page%3A%20bill%20s1071%0AWhat%20is%20wrong%3A%0APrimary%20source%20that%20shows%20it%3A%0A) # National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary Authorizes FY2026 programs for DOD, DOE national security, State, the Coast Guard and the Intelligence Community. It includes policy on AI for DOD and the Intelligence Community. Model-rated AI relevance 50%: The bill contains AI provisions, but they are a small part of a broad defense bill. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026) national security procurement weapons JC Sponsored by [John CornynRepublican TX](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/C001056) 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 Mar 14, 2025 2. Reported by committee Dec 9, 2025 3. Passed House Dec 10, 2025 4. Passed Senate Aug 1, 2025 5. Became law Dec 18, 2025 Latest action · December 18, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-60. ## Recorded votes Floor votes carry every member's position; committee tallies carry totals only. [ Senate S. 1071 Dec 17, 2025 Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071; A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes. On the Motion · Agreed to 77 20 ](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/bca10742d0876330)[ Senate S. 1071 Dec 15, 2025 Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071; A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes. On the Cloture Motion · Agreed to (cloture needs 60) 76 20 ](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/47dfb73a82b0a2ce)[ Senate S. 1071 Dec 11, 2025 Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1071; A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes. On the Motion to Proceed · Agreed to 75 22 ](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/dd1489dacf44112f)[ House S. 1071 Dec 10, 2025 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes On Motion to Commit · Failed 209 216 ](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/0100b757ace90999)[ House S. 1071 Dec 10, 2025 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes On Passage · Passed 312 112 ](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/a25c2a752d51bf81) ## What members said Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics. [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) [Lance Gooden](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000589) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic Gooden asked DNI Clayton to assess U.S. AI defenses against foreign adversaries and identify where congressional legislative action is needed. [Source ↗](https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=75086BA0-0C2E-46AC-915E-E710077AE939) [Adam Schiff](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/S001150) Democrat toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic Schiff called for sensible regulation and 'constructive oversight' of AI, including making industry pay for its energy use, while competing with China. [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-schiff-talks-ai-guardrails-competition-with-china-and-outlook-for-tech-regulation-in-new-congress-at-punchbowl-news-tech-summit/) Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z