# Congress Shapes Defense Funding and NDAA

Bloomberg Government’s outlook on the 120th Congress examines how potential changes in congressional control and bipartisan negotiations could affect defense oversight, appropriations, funding, and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). For contractors, these decisions may influence future defense priorities and the policy environment for work related to Russia, China, the Iran conflict, emerging military technologies, and trade rules. The report identifies no specific solicitation, award, contract value, or procurement contact.

- Contractors should assess how potential appropriations and NDAA outcomes could affect their defense-market plans and relevant program areas.
- The report identifies congressional control and bipartisan negotiations as factors to consider when evaluating changes to oversight and funding priorities.
- Businesses supporting emerging military technologies or operating under relevant trade rules should account for these policy areas in their planning; no specific procurement opportunity or deadline is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Congress (Congress)
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Senate (Senate)
- U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) (DoD)