H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL-3)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: May 13, 2026
Last Action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (July 22, 2026)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This bill is primarily focused on setting a budget for the military. However, section 1705 of the bill specifically extends the H-2B visa exemption for workers in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by pushing the expiration date from December 31, 2029, to December 31, 2035.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-9) (May 13, 2026)