The compromise defense policy bill unveiled Sunday night contains a host of energy and environment provisions — especially on nuclear energy, environmental cleanups and resilience.
But as House and Senate leaders hashed out their differences over the past several weeks, they left on the table a number of major proposals addressing environmental reviews, fisheries regulations and other bipartisan priorities.
The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act reflects provisions put forth by Democrats and Republicans in both chambers, but neither side got everything it wanted. The bill represents a departure from the more climate-focused NDAAs approved during the Biden administration.
The Rules Committee will hold a hearing on the NDAA and other measures Tuesday with the goal of setting up a vote on the House floor Wednesday. Senate leaders plan to pass the bill next week.
