Defense Bills in Congress

2420 bills classified under Defense · Updated June 12, 2026

What Congress Is Doing on Defense

Congress is currently engaged in a variety of legislative activities related to defense, with a total of 2,420 classified bills. Recent bills include H.R.8665, which aims to implement a strategy for encouraging foreign partners to participate in military sales processes on a multinational basis. Another significant bill, H.R.8661, seeks to authorize the Secretary of State to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for the procurement of defense articles and services. Additionally, H.R.8656 requires the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor made from domestic materials. Other notable legislation includes H.R.8649, which amends the Arms Export Control Act to allow foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts, and S.J.Res.191, a joint resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran. The Senate is also considering resolutions such as S.Res.721, honoring Robert S. Mueller, III, and S.Res.707, which expresses concern over China's influence in Latin America. These bills reflect ongoing discussions and actions regarding military funding, international partnerships, and national security policies.

Defense Bills in Congress

What Congress Is Doing on Defense

Recent Defense Bills

H.R.8665 - Allied Defense Sales Act

H.R.8661 - Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026

H.R.8656 - Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026

H.R.8649 - Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act

S.Res.721 - A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.

S.Res.716 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.

S.Res.708 - A resolution amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets.

S.Res.707 - A resolution expressing concern about the increasing influence of the People's Republic of China in Latin America and the Caribbean and calling for strengthened United States economic, security, and diplomatic engagement in the region.

S.J.Res.191 - A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

S.4474 - Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

S.4466 - PATH to the Foreign Service Act

S.4461 - Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act

S.4445 - Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

S.4444 - A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.

H.Res.1250 - Expressing support for United States forces to remain as a part of the Kosovo Force.

H.Res.1247 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

H.Res.1246 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the integration of Kosovo into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

H.Res.1237 - STOP Resolution

H.Con.Res.95 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.R.8621 - To require the Secretary of State to annually issue a list of of People's Republic of China-origin entities carrying out mining involving forced labor or causing environmental harm in certain African countries, and for other purposes.

H.R.8601 - Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

H.R.8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

H.R.8592 - No WAR Act

S.Res.705 - A resolution commending the "Donut Dollies" for their patriotic service and steadfast support of United States servicemembers in combat and honoring their extraordinary contributions to the morale and well-being of United States servicemembers during wartime.

S.4443 - Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

S.4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

H.Res.1230 - Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.

H.Res.1227 - Condemning State-level energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, increase gasoline prices, and undermine American energy security and national defense.

H.Res.1225 - Original Resolution Commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts to facilitate peace between the United States and Israel with Iran

H.Con.Res.94 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

S.Res.691 - A resolution supporting the designation of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child".

S.4425 - No Immunity for Glyphosate Act

S.4424 - A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.

S.4421 - NOPE Act of 2026

H.Res.1220 - Condemning the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, and recognizing the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security.

H.Con.Res.93 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res.92 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.R.8556 - Homegrown Defense Act of 2026

H.R.8554 - Defense Community Infrastructure Program Revisions Act

S.J.Res.185 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

S.4400 - Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026

H.Con.Res.91 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.R.8512 - To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.

H.Res.1210 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

H.Res.1209 - Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

H.Con.Res.89 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.R.8486 - Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

H.R.8469 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

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