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This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026, providing comprehensive funding and operational guidelines across multiple areas. It includes provisions for military spending, international security cooperation, technology development, and specific restrictions on fund usage. Key provisions include $800 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, $1.5 billion for the Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative to support Taiwan, and $400 million to expand cooperation and improve capabilities of allies in Africa and Southern Command regions. The bill also contains numerous restrictions, such as prohibiting funds from being used to support the Taliban, the Wuhan Institute of Virology, or to transfer detainees from Guantanamo Bay. Additionally, it includes detailed guidelines for fund transfers, procurement processes, and reporting requirements, with an emphasis on national security interests, readiness improvement, and oversight of military and intelligence expenditures. The bill also addresses various domestic and international defense-related activities, from supporting military personnel and maintaining equipment to providing humanitarian assistance and conducting international security cooperation programs.

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