DoD Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9495)

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Summary

Sets the yearly budget for the Department of Defense, funding military staff, operations, equipment buying, and research for the 2027 fiscal year.

What problem does this solve?

The Department of Defense requires annual funding from Congress to pay for military personnel, maintain equipment, and conduct operations. This bill provides the necessary money for the DoD to function for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

What does this bill do?

Redesignates the Department of Defense as the Department of War

Changes the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War and the title of the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of War in U.S. law.

Provides funding for military personnel

Appropriates over $180 billion for pay, allowances, and other expenses for active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.

Funds military operations and maintenance

Allocates over $320 billion for the operation and maintenance of the armed forces, covering training, repairs, and daily activities.

Funds equipment and weapons procurement

Provides over $220 billion for buying aircraft, missiles, ships, and other weapons and equipment for all military branches.

Funds research and development

Appropriates over $220 billion for research, development, testing, and evaluation of new military technologies.

Provides security assistance to Taiwan

Establishes a Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative with $1 billion to provide defense articles, services, and training to Taiwan.

Funds Israeli cooperative missile defense programs

Allocates $500 million for Israeli Cooperative Programs, including Iron Dome, Arrow 3, and other missile defense systems.

Prohibits funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

Bans the use of funds for any diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, training, programs, or offices, as well as for Critical Race Theory.

Bans funding for certain medical procedures

Prohibits using funds for surgical procedures or hormone therapies for the purpose of gender transition.

Restricts funding for certain research

Prohibits funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology and places restrictions on funding for EcoHealth Alliance, Inc. for work performed in China.

Maintains Guantanamo Bay operations

Prohibits using funds to close the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, or to transfer detainees from there to the United States.

Funds the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund

Provides $303 million to train, equip, and support foreign security forces and other groups fighting ISIS.

Prohibits assistance to the Azov Battalion

Bans the use of any funds to provide arms, training, or other assistance to the Azov Battalion.

Who does this affect?

U.S. Armed Forces personnel
Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors
Defense industry companies

What is the real world impact?

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Funds the U.S. military

Ensures the U.S. military has the money it needs to operate, pay its members, and buy new equipment to protect the country.

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Supports foreign allies

Provides hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid and cooperative defense programs to key allies like Israel, Taiwan, and Jordan, strengthening strategic partnerships.

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Debates national spending priorities

The large amount of money given to defense could be used for other things like healthcare or education, leading to debates about how the government should spend its money.

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Implements social and cultural policies

Includes provisions that ban funding for diversity initiatives, gender-affirming care, and certain events on military bases, reflecting broader political and cultural debates.

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Signals a more aggressive military posture

Renames the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War', a symbolic change that could be seen by other countries as a shift toward a more confrontational U.S. foreign policy.

When does this start?

The funding and rules in this bill apply to the fiscal year that ends on September 30, 2027, though some funds for buying equipment and research are available for longer.

Shipbuilding Funds Availability

Money for building and converting Navy ships remains available for spending until September 30, 2031.

Research and Development Funds Availability

Money for research, development, test, and evaluation programs remains available for spending until September 30, 2028.

Procurement Funds Availability

Money for buying aircraft, missiles, and other equipment remains available for spending until September 30, 2029.

Reprogramming Request Deadline

Requires the Secretary of Defense to make any requests to move money around for multiple projects before June 30, 2027.

Baseline Funding Report

Requires the Department of Defense to submit a report establishing the baseline for its funding within 60 days of the bill becoming law.

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027