What does Preamble of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Funding is allocated to various categories including Military Personnel, Operation and Maintenance, and Related Agencies. Specific amounts are designated for Military Personnel across different branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force) and Reserve components. Funds are also allocated for Operation and Maintenance expenses, Combat and Operational Medicine Program, Private Sector Care Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. The bill includes provisions for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account.

What does No part of any appropriation contained in this Act of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section prohibits the use of appropriations within the Act for publicity or propaganda purposes. Such publicity or propaganda must be specifically authorized by Congress.

What does During the current fiscal year, provisions of law of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section temporarily suspends citizenship requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel. Salary increases for foreign national employees of the DoD funded by this Act are limited. Increases are capped at either the percentage increase authorized for DoD civilian employees under 5 U.S. Code § 5332 or the percentage increase provided by the host nation to its own employees, whichever is higher. This section excludes DoD foreign service national employees at U.S. diplomatic missions whose pay is determined by the Department of State under the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The limitations described do not apply to foreign national employees of the DoD in the Republic of Turkey.

What does No part of any appropriation contained in this Act of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section limits the availability of appropriations within the Act. Funds appropriated within the Act generally cannot be obligated beyond the current fiscal year.

What does No more than 20 percent of the appropriations in this of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section limits the percentage of appropriations that can be obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year. No more than 20 percent of appropriations limited for obligation during the current fiscal year can be obligated during the final two months. Exceptions exist for obligations supporting active duty training of reserve components and summer camp training of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

What does Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section allows the Secretary of Defense to transfer up to $3,000,000,000 of working capital funds or funds made available to the Department of Defense for military functions (excluding military construction) between appropriations. Such transfers require approval from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Transferred funds are merged with and available for the same purposes and time period as the receiving appropriation or fund. Transfers are permitted only for higher priority items based on unforeseen military requirements and where the requested item has not been denied by Congress. The Secretary of Defense must promptly notify Congress of all transfers made under this authority. Funds cannot be used to request reprogramming of funds unless meeting the same criteria as transfers. Requests for multiple reprogrammings using this section’s authority must be made before June 30, 2027. Transfers among military personnel appropriations are excluded from the overall transfer limitation.

What does (a) With regard to the list of specific programs, of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section requires the obligation and expenditure of appropriated amounts for specific programs, projects, and activities to be carried out according to tables in the explanatory statement and classified annex. Amounts specified in the referenced tables are not treated as subdivisions of appropriations for section 8005 purposes. Section 8005 applies to transfers of these amounts between appropriation accounts, with limitations, unless the transfers are necessary for proper execution. Transfers of amounts in titles III and IV are restricted during the current fiscal year, except when necessary for proper execution.

What does (a) Not later than 60 days after the date of the of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section requires the Department of Defense to submit a report to the congressional defense committees within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The report aims to establish a baseline for reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year 2027. The report must include a table for each appropriation detailing the President's budget request, congressional adjustments, rescissions, and the enacted level. The table must delineate appropriations by budget activity and program, project, and activity. The report must also identify items of special congressional interest. Funds provided in this Act are unavailable for reprogramming or transfer until the report is submitted, unless the Secretary of Defense certifies an emergency requirement. Transfers from specific 'Environmental Restoration' and 'Drug Interdiction' appropriation accounts are exempt from this restriction.

What does During the current fiscal year, cash balances in of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section concerns the management of working capital funds within the Department of Defense. Cash balances in these funds can only be maintained at levels necessary for cash disbursements. Transfers are permitted between working capital funds, and between these funds and specific appropriation accounts. The Secretary of Defense, with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget's approval, can authorize these transfers. Congress must be notified of proposed transfers, except for those equal to the appropriated amounts. Obligations to procure or increase war reserve material inventory are restricted unless Congress is notified beforehand, excluding amounts equal to appropriations.

What does Funds appropriated by this Act may not be used to of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Funds appropriated by this Act are restricted from being used to initiate or materially modify special access programs. Prior notification, specifically 30 calendar days in advance, is required to the congressional defense committees before such actions can occur.

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

Last updated: 6/26/2026 · Introduced: 6/26/2026

Author: Ken Calvert (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, covering various categories including Military Personnel and Operation and Maintenance.
It prohibits the use of funds for publicity or propaganda purposes without specific Congressional authorization.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized to transfer up to $3 billion between appropriations for military functions, requiring notification to Congress.
Funds appropriated for the Central Intelligence Agency and certain intelligence activities are restricted from being obligated beyond the current fiscal year.
The bill allocates $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, with funds available until September 30, 2028, for defense articles and services.
Restrictions are placed on the use of funds for various activities, including military training involving child soldiers and support for specific foreign entities.
The bill mandates reporting requirements for the Department of Defense regarding fund usage and transfers to ensure oversight and accountability.

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