Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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Explore the details of House Bill 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/9/2025, 3:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3838

H.R. 3838, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 9, 2025, aims to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy. The bill also includes provisions to prescribe military personnel strengths for the fiscal year and addresses other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3838

Bill HR 3838 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 30, 2025. Bill HR 3838 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2025. Bill HR 3838's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3838

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Total Number of Cosponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3838

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Advisory bodies

- Computers and information technology

- Department of Defense

- Employment and training programs

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government studies and investigations

- Industrial policy and productivity

- Licensing and registrations

- Manufacturing

- Military education and training

- Military procurement, research, weapons development

- Public contracts and procurement

- Technology assessment

- Technology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3838

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ayla Boykin

41,213

7 months ago

I don't understand why this bill is making things so complicated. Why can't they just make it easier for things to get done? It seems like this is just going to cause more problems in the long run. I hope they can figure out a better solution soon. #confused #frustrated The long term effects of this bill may lead to inefficiencies and delays in important government processes.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3838

Mike Rogers

AlabamaRepublican

Adam Smith

WashingtonDemocrat

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