From Grok:

Next steps for it to become law:

1. Senate consideration — The bill is now sent to the U.S. Senate. The Senate will debate it, potentially amend it (or consider its own version of related legislation like S. 4784 for the NDAA), and hold a vote. This often requires overcoming procedural hurdles, such as a 60-vote threshold for cloture to end debate.
2. Reconciliation (if needed) — If the Senate passes a different version, a House-Senate conference committee will negotiate a final compromise bill.
3. Presidential approval — The final bill goes to the President to sign into law (or veto). If signed, it becomes law and funds the relevant programs for FY 2027 (starting October 1, 2026).

Current context (as of July 15, 2026): The House passage happened today. Senate progress on defense-related bills has faced delays, with recent reports of Democrats blocking advancement of the NDAA (requiring broader bipartisan support). Appropriations bills like this one are time-sensitive ahead of the new fiscal year.