Department of Defense
Military operations, national defense, and the armed forces.
Budget & Spending
Budget Authority
$16.18 trillion
Obligated
$1.54 trillion
% of Federal Budget
0.16%
Source: USAspending.gov · Current fiscal year
Related Legislation
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
To modify the authority of Department of Defense for installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to update the Critical Asset List of the Department of Defense to incorporate assets critical to the development, deployment, and operation of the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Protecting U.S. Investors From Chinese Military Companies Act
Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to analyze the feasibility and advisability of establishing a separate punitive article on hazing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to study whether the military should create a new, specific rule against hazing in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which is the military's legal system. Currently, hazing incidents are prosecuted under existing broader rules rather than a dedicated hazing statute.
Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026
No bill text was provided for analysis. To provide an accurate summary of the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026, the actual legislative language detailing the specific provisions, eligibility criteria, discount amounts, and implementation mechanisms would be needed.
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
This bill would require the U.S. military to stop any military operations against Cuba that Congress has not specifically approved. It asserts that only Congress—not the President—has the constitutional authority to authorize armed conflict.
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
This is a ceremonial resolution calling on all Americans to honor military service members who died in service to the country on Memorial Day 2026. It contains no legislative requirements, funding, or policy changes—it is purely a statement of commemoration.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any ongoing hostilities with Iran, invoking powers under the War Powers Resolution. The measure does not appear to include specific timelines or exceptions in the provided text.