Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery Act of 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Brownley demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott amendment No. 21.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 25, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Elfreth demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment No. 33.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mast demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253.
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rose demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)
Sep 10, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2025
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 2025
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)
Sep 10, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 219 (Roll no. 261).
Sep 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
Sep 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2025
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3838.
Sep 10, 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House adopted this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote after proceedings on the matter had been previously postponed. Further procedural steps on the underlying bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote and will be incorporated into the text of H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On September 10, 2025, the House voted 228-205 to adopt an amendment to H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This was a standard amendment, meaning it proposed a targeted change to specific provisions of the bill rather than replacing the entire text. The amendment passed with strong Republican support and minimal Democratic support. Republicans voted 219-1 in favor, while Democrats voted 204-9 against, making this largely a party-line vote. The nine Democrats who supported the amendment represent a small bipartisan element in an otherwise divided chamber. With the amendment adopted, the specific language change is now incorporated into H.R. 3838, and floor consideration of the bill continues. The House will proceed to consider any remaining amendments and eventually vote on final passage of the defense authorization bill.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House of Representatives voted to adopt an amendment to H.R. 3838, also known as the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This specific vote was focused on agreeing to a proposed change to the broader defense bill, which aims to modernize and speed up how the military purchases equipment and services. The amendment passed with 221 votes in favor and 210 against. The vote was highly partisan, with 217 Republicans supporting the measure and only one voting against it. Conversely, the vast majority of Democrats opposed the amendment, with 209 voting nay and only four voting yea. This divide suggests that while the underlying defense bill may have broad goals, this specific amendment likely contained provisions that were contentious between the two parties. Because this was a vote on an amendment, the change will now be incorporated into the text of H.R. 3838. The full bill must still undergo further consideration and a final passage vote in the House before it can move to the Senate for review. This process is a standard part of the annual defense authorization cycle, which sets the policy agenda and funding priorities for the Department of Defense.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House adopted this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote after proceedings on the matter had been previously postponed. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote during the House's consideration of H.R. 3838. While the underlying bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment outcome.
On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
A motion to recommit the 2026 defense authorization bill failed on a party-line vote, preceding the bill's advancement to the Senate.
The House rejected a motion to recommit the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 to committee, a procedural step that typically serves as the minority party's final opportunity to propose changes before a vote on passage. The motion failed on a party-line vote following a series of floor debates and amendments considered in the Committee of the Whole. This procedural hurdle was addressed as part of the chamber's unfinished business before the underlying legislation ultimately advanced to the Senate.
The motion to recommit failed on a party-line vote, preventing the bill from being sent back to committee for further amendment. Following this procedural rejection, the underlying defense authorization bill continued through the legislative process and has since advanced to the Senate. Further action on the measure now rests with the other chamber.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House rejected this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of floor debate in the Committee of the Whole. The measure failed on a mixed vote, with the majority of the chamber's members opposing the change. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was rejected on a mixed vote and will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. Further procedural steps on the underlying defense authorization bill proceed independently of this amendment vote. According to the bill's status, the measure has since advanced to the Senate for further consideration.
On Passage
On Passage
The House passed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a mixed vote, and the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate and consideration of several amendments in the Committee of the Whole. The measure passed on a mixed vote, meeting the simple majority threshold required for passage. Following this successful House vote, the legislation has been received in the Senate for further consideration.
The passage of H.R. 3838 concludes House consideration of the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization and procurement streamlining measures. Following this mixed vote, the bill has been received in the Senate for further deliberation. The legislation must now undergo the Senate's legislative process before it can be eligible for presentation to the President.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to the defense authorization bill H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote.
The House failed to adopt an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of floor debate. The decision reached a mixed result across party lines during the bill's consideration in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense legislation proceed independently of this rejected amendment.
The amendment was rejected on a mixed vote, meaning it will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment outcome.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House adopted this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote and is now incorporated into the text of H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of floor debate. The measure failed on a mixed vote during the bill's consideration in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was rejected on a mixed vote, meaning its proposed changes will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. Further procedural steps on the underlying defense procurement bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House adopted this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote, reflecting the chamber's division on the proposal. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense authorization bill proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote and is now incorporated into the text of H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 with support from a broad coalition; the underlying bill has since moved to the Senate.
The House adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of postponed proceedings and floor debate. The amendment was approved by a broad coalition of members from both parties. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted by a broad coalition, incorporating its provisions into the text of H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently of this vote.
The House adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a mixed vote after proceedings had been previously postponed. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a mixed vote during the Committee of the Whole's consideration of H.R. 3838. While this specific vote incorporated the amendment into the measure, further procedural steps on the underlying defense authorization bill proceed independently of this outcome. The bill has since advanced to the Senate for further consideration.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House rejected a proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of floor debate. The measure failed on a mixed vote after being considered as unfinished business during the bill's broader evaluation in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The rejection of this amendment on a mixed vote means the proposed changes will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. The underlying defense procurement legislation remains active in the House, where it was most recently considered in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the bill proceed independently of this failed amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote, though further action on the bill proceeds independently of this vote.
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 following a period of debate and postponed proceedings in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote. Further procedural steps on the underlying national defense authorization bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote and is now incorporated into the text of H.R. 3838. While the bill has since advanced to the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment vote.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House adopted an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently.
The House adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment was agreed to on a party-line vote after proceedings on the matter had been previously postponed. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was adopted on a party-line vote while the House was in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the underlying defense procurement bill proceed independently of this amendment vote. The bill has since advanced to the Senate for further consideration.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to the defense procurement bill on a mixed vote; further action on the bill proceeds independently.
The House rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of debate in the Committee of the Whole. The amendment failed on a mixed vote after proceedings had been previously postponed. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was rejected on a mixed vote, meaning it will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. While the bill has since reached the Senate, further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this specific amendment outcome.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
The House rejected an amendment to H.R. 3838 on a mixed vote; further action on the underlying bill proceeds independently of this result.
The House rejected this amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 following a period of floor debate. The measure failed on a mixed vote after being considered as unfinished business in the Committee of the Whole. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and defense bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was rejected by a mixed vote of the House, meaning its proposed changes will not be incorporated into H.R. 3838. Further procedural steps on the underlying procurement and national defense authorization bill proceed independently of this amendment vote.
Amendment repeals the 2002 and 1991 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).
Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities.
Amendment prohibits individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations which do not correspond to the biological sex of the individual.
Amendment eliminates the preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of Defense.
Amendment increases penalties for entering a military installation or violating national defense area security regulations.
Amendment restricts base commanders' ability to fly unauthorized flags at their discretion.
Amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services on the fraud scheme perpetrated by Janet Yamanaka Mello, a civilian employee of the Department of the Army who was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over $100 million in 4-H Military Partnership Grant program funds.
