The story so far

1. 15 July 2024Promised

   “STRENGTHEN AND MODERNIZE OUR MILITARY, MAKING IT, WITHOUT QUESTION, THE STRONGEST AND MOST POWERFUL IN THE WORLD”

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2. 4 July 2025Funded

   Public Law 119-21 appropriates defense funds available until 30 September 2029, including $29.2 billion for shipbuilding (section 20002) and $24.4 billion for air and missile defense (section 20003)

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3. 18 December 2025Legislated

   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 becomes Public Law 119-60

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4. 3 February 2026Funded

   The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 is enacted as part of Public Law 119-75

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