The U.S. House of Representatives passed Sept. 10 its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several dental-related provisions supported by the ADA.
The act sets funding parameters for defense-related spending and implements military policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies. Congress views the legislation as a key legislative vehicle and has passed an authorization act annually for the past 64 years.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act from the House sets total defense discretionary spending at $892.6 billion, including $235 billion for military personnel and health efforts. It authorizes $577 million for the renovation of military hospitals and the construction of new medical facilities and contains a provision to prevent personnel shortages at military treatment facilities.
Source: House passes defense bill with ADA-supported dental provisions / ADA News