- Table numbers in parentheses are increases or decreases from the FY27 Request
- FY27 requested levels come from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation’s Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Budget Request Briefing Book
- Request Numbers in this analysis only include discretionary requests
- Numbers may not add due to rounding
Total National Defense Discretionary Spending Request (050)
| Allocation | FY27 Request | HASC Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $1.1 trillion | $1.1 trillion (+$17M) |
| Department of Energy | $42 billion | $42 billion (-$47M) |
| Other Defense-Related Activities | $12 billion | $12 billion (+$30M) |
| Total, National Defense Spending Request | $1.15 trillion | $1.15 trillion* |
*This represents a 48% increase over the amount authorized by the FY26 NDAA
DOD Nuclear Weapons Funding Request for Select Programs
| Program | FY27 Request | HASC Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)/Sentinel | $4.6 billion | $4.6 billion |
| Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine | $16 billion | $15.5 billion (-$446M)* |
| B-21 Strategic Bomber | $6.1 billion | $6.1 billion |
| Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile | $3.9 billion | $3.9 billion |
| B-52 | $2 billion | $2 billion |
| Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) | $0 | $175 million (+$175M) |
| W93 Mk7 Aeroshell | $841 million | $841 million |
| F-35 Dual Capable Aircraft Nuclear Certification | $22.3 million | $22.3 million |
| Long Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) | $1.5 billion | $1.5 billion |
*The House authorized amount for the Columbia Class does not include ~$586M for “completion of prior year shipbuilding programs”
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Request
| Program | FY27 Request | HASC Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Salaries and Expenses | $577 million | $577 million |
| Weapons Activities | $27.4 billion | $27.6 billion (+145M) |
| Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation | $2.4 billion | $2.4 billion |
| Naval Reactors | $2.4 billion | $2.2 billion (-$150M) |
| Total, National Nuclear Security Administration | $33 billion | $33 billion (-$5M) |
DOE Nuclear Weapons Funding Request for Select Programs
| Program | FY27 Request | HASC Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| B61-13 Gravity Bomb | $46.4 million | $46.4 million |
| W80-4 Nuclear Warhead | $1 billion | $1 billion |
| W80-5 Nuclear Warhead (SLCM-N) | $0 | $50 million (+$50M) |
| W87-1 Nuclear Warhead (Sentinel) | $913 million | $913 million |
| W93 Nuclear Warhead | $1.1 billion | $1.1 billion |
| Future Programs | $100 million | $100 million |
| Stockpile Sustainment | $1.9 billion | $1.9 billion |
| Weapons Dismantlement and Disposition | $91 million | $91 million |
Plutonium Modernization
| Plutonium Modernization - Los Alamos National Lab | $2.4 billion | $2.4 billion |
| Plutonium Modernization - Savannah River Site | $2.2 billion | $2.2 billion |
| Enterprise Pit Production Support | $271 million | $271 million |
| Total, Plutonium Modernization | $4.9 billion | $4.9 billion |
Select Provisions Related to Nuclear Weapons
➤ Report on Restoring Nuclear Capability to B-1B Lancer Bomber Aircraft: Requires a report on the feasibility of returning the B-1B Lancer to a nuclear-capable aircraft (Sec. 151)
➤ Transfer Authority for Funds for Minuteman III and Sentinel ICBMs: Allows funds appropriated either for the Sentinel ICBM or Minuteman III ICBM to be transferred between programs to support development or sustainment of either system (Sec. 1631)
➤ Designation of Air Force Global Strike Command as National Center for Conventional–Nuclear Integration: Establishes a National Center for Conventional-Nuclear Integration at Air Force Global Strike Command to oversee integration of conventional and nuclear capabilities within the Air Force (Sec. 1632)
➤ Redesignating the Biennial Report on the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Enterprise as a Quadrennial Report: Alters the current biennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, complex, delivery systems, and command and control systems to be a quadrennial report beginning in 2027 (Sec. 1633)
➤ Prohibition on Reduction of ICBMs: Prohibits reducing the alert level of the U.S. ICBM force and reinforces the pre-existing prohibition on reducing the number of deployed ICBMs below 400 (Sec. 1634)
➤ Modification of Reporting Requirement for Nuclear Posture Reviews: Expands existing reporting requirements for official Nuclear Posture Reviews to include informal “mini-Nuclear Posture Reviews” (Sec. 1638)
➤ Pit Production Capacity: Raises the requirement for plutonium pit production capacity to 180 pits per year by 2050 (Sec. 3111)
➤ Report on the Impact of U.S. Military Operations on Iran’s Nuclear Program: Requires a report on the effects of Operation Epic Fury and other U.S. military actions targeting Iran on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities (Directive Report Language)
➤ Report on DoD Nuclear Risk Reduction with China: Requires a report on the Department of Defense’s efforts to engage China in pursuit of future arms control and risk reduction agreements (Directive Report Language)
➤ Review of Safety, Security, and Reliability of Nuclear Weapons and Related Systems: Requires a briefing on the Department of Defense’s efforts to ensure the security of the U.S. nuclear enterprise, especially from cybersecurity threats and drone intrusions (Directive Report Language)
➤ United States Nuclear Deterrence Strategy in Europe: Emphasizes the importance of forward-deployed U.S. theater nuclear forces in Europe to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and directs the Secretary of Defense to reiterate the U.S. commitment to NATO nuclear sharing arrangements (Directive Report Language)
Missile Defeat and Defense Funding Request Total and Select Systems
| Program | FY27 Request | HASC Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) | $1.8 billion | $1.8 billion |
| Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense | $1.9 billion | $2 billion (+$52M) |
| Ground-Based Midcourse Defense/Next-Gen Interceptor | $3 billion | $3 billion |
| Guam Integrated Air and Missile Defense System | $212 million | $232 million (+$20M) |
| Iron Dome | $20 million | $20 million |
Select Provisions Related to Missile Defense
➤Golden Dome Munitions Procurement Plan: Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for munitions procurement for the air and missile defense architecture being developed under President Trump’s “Golden Dome” project (Sec. 1654)
➤Cost Estimate and Flight Test for Space-Based Interceptors: Requires the Department of Defense to conduct an independent life-cycle cost estimate of the space-based interceptor program and for the Department to submit the findings of this cost estimate to the appropriate committees and provide evidence of a successful flight test prior to awarding a production contract for space-based interceptors (Sec. 1655)
➤Development of Low-Cost Exo-Atmospheric Interceptor: Directs the Missile Defense Agency to carry out a program to develop and demonstrate a low-cost exo-atmospheric interceptor capability to defend against ballistic missile attacks (Sec. 1656)
Miscellaneous Programs and Provisions of Interest
➤ Pay Raise: Authorizes a 5-7% pay raise for servicemembers depending on rank
➤ CTR Funds: Authorizes $221 million, the requested level
Final Passage
The bill was reported favorably out of committee by a 44-12 vote. Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Bill Keating (D-MA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Pat Ryan (D-NY), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Sara Elfreth (D-MD), and Wesley Bell (D-MO) voted in opposition.
