What does CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. of S 2296 do?

This section defines 'congressional defense committees' as it is defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.

What does BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. of S 2296 do?

This section outlines how the budgetary effects of this Act will be determined. The determination will be based on a statement titled 'Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'. This statement must be jointly submitted by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees. The statement must be submitted before the House vote on passage.

What does RECAPITALIZATION OF NAVY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS; of S 2296 do?

This section modifies Section 130 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, as amended by section 123 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The modifications extend the timeframe for legacy waterborne security barriers through 2026. A new subsection (d) is added, establishing a requirement for the Secretary of the Navy to submit a recapitalization plan to Congress. The recapitalization plan, due by April 1, 2026, must include a Navy requirements document, a certification of improved capability, an acquisition strategy, and a certification of full and open competition. The Secretary of the Navy is required to implement the plan by September 30, 2027.

What does PROMOTION OF THE JOINT UKRAINIAN MULTINATIONAL PROGRAM-- of S 2296 do?

This section establishes the 'Promotion of the Joint Ukrainian Multinational Program--Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART).'’ It expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should utilize existing programs, including JUMPSTART, to leverage resources from European partners for supporting Ukraine. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to the congressional defense committees by January 1, 2026, assessing opportunities for leveraging JUMPSTART to deliver technologies to Ukraine and accelerate the delivery of articles, training, and logistics through Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The report should also describe efficiencies achieved through pooled financial resources, opportunities for delivering U.S. systems in support of Europe's security needs, and propose changes to enhance JUMPSTART's effectiveness. Section 1230A modifies Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to require the Secretary of Defense to consider whether NATO member countries have met their defense investment goals outlined in the Hague Summit Declaration. These goals include investing at least 5% of gross domestic product annually in defense by 2035, with specific allocations for core defense requirements and other defense and security related investments.

What does APPROPRIATE SCOPING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH of S 2296 do?

This section amends the Atomic Energy Defense Act to add a new section regarding the scoping of artificial intelligence (AI) research within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Funds appropriated for AI research, development, or related infrastructure within the NNSA are limited to supporting the NNSA's nuclear security missions. The limitation does not prohibit establishing a national security AI research and development program in other Department of Energy components or other federal agencies. The NNSA can provide support to entities outside the Department of Energy for AI programs, provided it's on a full cost recovery basis and doesn't interfere with the NNSA's nuclear security mission.

What does CDFI BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. of S 2296 do?

This Act is formally titled the ``CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2025'’. Congress expresses the view that the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program provides a sustainable source of long-term capital for community development financial institutions. Section 114A of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 is amended to remove a calculation related to outstanding principal balances. The Secretary is limited from guaranteeing amounts less than $25,000,000 under the program, with a fiscal year cap of $1,000,000,000. The expiration date for guarantees is extended to four years after the later of the Act’s enactment or December 31, 2029.

What does MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO of S 2296 do?

This section modifies Section 1244 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The modification expands the scope of authorizations related to munitions replacement to include the United States defense industrial base, in addition to Israel. Specifically, the section heading of Section 1244 is amended to reflect this expanded scope. Paragraphs (1) and (5) of subsection (a) of Section 1244 are also amended to include the United States defense industrial base.

What does TRANSFER OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES PROGRAM TO DEPARTMENT OF of S 2296 do?

This section transfers the Foreign Languages Program from the Director of National Intelligence to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense will carry out the Foreign Languages Program in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence. The program aims to advance skills in foreign languages critical to the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The Secretary of Defense may enter into education partnership agreements with educational institutions to encourage foreign language study. Under these agreements, the Secretary can provide assistance including equipment loans, surplus property transfers, personnel support, research involvement, and financial awards. The program authorizes the acceptance of voluntary services from dedicated personnel, subject to certain requirements and limitations. The Secretary of Defense is required to prescribe regulations to carry out the Foreign Languages Program. The bill defines key terms such as 'covered element of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise' and 'dedicated personnel'.

What does STRATEGY ON QUANTUM READINESS. of S 2296 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy on quantum readiness to the congressional defense committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The strategy must assess risks posed by quantum computing to Department of Defense systems and data. It should identify vulnerable systems and data, along with timelines for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography by 2035 or earlier. The strategy must include a plan for adopting automated quantum readiness platform tools to manage cryptographic risks. It requires identification of the methodology for evaluating and validating cryptographic modules as quantum ready. The strategy must estimate resources needed to achieve quantum readiness by 2035 and earlier. It details how funds from section 20005(a)(29) of another Act (Public Law 119-21) will be allocated. The strategy should be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. A briefing on the strategy is required within 240 days of enactment. The section defines 'post-quantum cryptography' and 'quantum readiness'.

What does SECURE AND INTEROPERABLE DEFENSE COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGY. of S 2296 do?

This section establishes requirements for secure and interoperable defense collaboration technology within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is tasked with identifying primary collaboration technology features and standards for their use. Identified standards must specify interoperability protocols, prioritize open standards, and utilize end-to-end encryption where practicable. Collaboration technology providers must demonstrate compliance with the identified standards through attestation and interoperability test results. The CIO will publish a list of standards-compatible collaboration technology vendors on the Department's website. The CIO is also required to conduct cybersecurity reviews of collaboration technology products used within the DoD.

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — S. 2296

Last updated: 11/12/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Roger Wicker (R-MS)

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Extends the timeframe for Navy waterborne security barriers through 2026 and requires a recapitalization plan from the Secretary of the Navy by April 1, 2026.
Establishes the 'Promotion of the Joint Ukrainian Multinational Program--Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART)' to support Ukraine with technology and resources from European partners.
Amends the Atomic Energy Defense Act to limit AI research funding within the National Nuclear Security Administration to nuclear security missions.
Implements improvements to the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, including raising the minimum guarantee amount and extending the expiration date for guarantees.
Transfers the Foreign Languages Program to the Secretary of Defense, allowing partnerships with educational institutions to enhance foreign language skills critical to defense.
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy on quantum readiness to address risks posed by quantum computing to DoD systems by 2035.
Prohibits non-U.S. citizens from accessing Department of Defense cloud-based resources, with certain exceptions for security clearance holders.

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