Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

# Summary of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 This document is a draft of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, containing 124 detailed provisions (sections 8000-8124) governing the allocation and use of defense funding. Key elements include: 1. **Major Funding Allocations:** - $1,500,000,000 for Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative - $1,298,808,000 for International Security Cooperation Programs - $1,500,000,000 for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative (for Taiwan) - $800,000,000 for Defense Security Cooperation Agency programs - $500,000,000 for Israeli Cooperative Programs 2. **Key Restrictions and Prohibitions:** - No funds for certain types of equipment (e.g., C-40 aircraft retirement, certain software development) - Prohibition on using funds to support child soldiers - Prohibition on funding for certain organizations (e.g., Wuhan Institute of Virology, EcoHealth Alliance in China) - Prohibition on funds for the Taliban - Prohibition on funds for certain foreign entities (e.g., Rosoboronexport without specific waiver) - No funds for nuclear-armed missile interceptors 3. **Transfer Authorities:** - Multiple provisions allowing transfers between accounts for specific purposes - $1,925,311,000 authorized for transfer to improve military readiness - $150,000,000 for defense article replacement and reimbursement for Taiwan - $47,000,000 for Sexual Assault Special Victims' Counsel Program 4. **International Security Assistance:** - Specific funding for Ukraine, Taiwan, and other partners - Requirements for congressional notification before obligations - Quarterly reporting requirements for fund usage 5. **Other Significant Provisions:** - Restrictions on funding for certain types of vehicles - Requirements for domestic manufacturing of certain components - Rescission of specific funds from various programs - Provisions for the CHIPS for America Defense Fund The document contains numerous specific restrictions on how funds can be used, with many provisions requiring congressional notification before funds can be obligated or transferred. It also includes detailed requirements for reporting on fund usage and restrictions on certain types of international security assistance.