Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

"This year's NDAA delivers on House Republicans and President Trump's commitment to our men and women in uniform. It authorizes a 3.8% pay raise and includes key provisions to support military families. By codifying President Trump's Executive Orders and eliminating divisive DEI initiatives within the Department of Defense, the bill restores accountability and meritocracy to refocus the military on its core mission: readiness to protect, defend, and fight.

"The NDAA for FY26 also saves taxpayers over $20 billion by cutting wasteful programs and redirecting resources toward essential defense priorities. It fully funds military modernization efforts, including the Golden Dome missile defense system, and provides funding to revitalize the defense industrial base-a huge win for manufacturing jobs in the United States. The bill also strengthens border security by providing full support for active-duty troops and the National Guard assisting Border Patrol, as well as funding counter-narcotics operations to protect our communities.

"Together, this critical piece of legislation supports our servicemembers and puts our national security front and center."

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