President Trump will sign the roughly $900 billion fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday evening, finalizing congressional approval. The bill provides nearly a 4% pay raise for service members, funding to improve military housing, and $400 million in aid for Ukraine over two years. It also includes new limits on certain U.S. investments in China. The signing ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST and will be broadcast live.
Live: Trump To Sign Massive Fiscal 2026 Defense Bill — Key Pay, Housing, Ukraine Aid Provisions
President Trump will sign the sprawling fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on Thursday evening, formalizing congressional approval of the roughly $900 billion defense package.
The Senate approved the NDAA on Wednesday and sent the measure to the president after the House overwhelmingly passed it last week.
What the Bill Contains
Pay and Quality of Life: The bill includes nearly a 4% pay increase for military service members and provisions aimed at improving military housing and other quality-of-life issues.
Security Assistance: It provides $400 million in aid for Ukraine over the next two years to support its defense needs.
Economic and Strategic Measures: The NDAA contains restrictions on certain types of U.S. investment in China intended to limit technology transfer and strategic vulnerabilities.
Event Details
The White House signing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EST. A live video stream of the event is available above.
Note: The final measure consolidates broad bipartisan support in Congress for defense spending, readiness, and strategic measures aimed at countering geopolitical challenges.
Watch the live video above for coverage of the signing and remarks.
