Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Key Provisions

• Sets aside over $52.5 billion for Army military personnel, including pay, allowances, and travel expenses.
• Allocates over $71.7 billion for the daily operations and maintenance of the Navy and Marine Corps.
• Provides $40.9 billion for the Defense Health Program, which includes TRICARE healthcare benefits and medical research.
• Sets aside $357.5 million for the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund to help foreign forces fight the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
• Provides $500 million for Israeli Cooperative Programs, including missile defense systems like Iron Dome and Arrow 3.
• Provides $500 million for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to assist Taiwan with defense articles, services, and military training.