Congressional Action on Defense Appropriations: Legislative Efforts to Fund the Department of Defense in FY2026.

The article provides an overview of how Congress funds defense spending through the annual appropriations process, detailing the roles of committees, subcommittees, budget resolutions, and procedures for drafting, debating, and reconciling defense appropriations bills. Topics include the appropriations committee processes; the House and Senate consideration of bills; and continuing resolutions for temporary funding.