Moolenaar Votes for a Strong Military, Service Member Pay Raise, and Major Victories Against CCP

Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026. This legislation reestablishespeace through strength, and places a renewed emphasis on the quality-of-life for service members. It provides a 3.8 percent pay raise and improves benefits for service members while ensuring the Pentagon has the direction it needs to deter our adversaries. The NDAA also included major victories for Congressman Moolenaar with the inclusion of a funding prohibition on Chinese biotechnology companies and outbound capital restrictions to China.

"America must have the strongest fighting force in the world and the legislation I voted for today does just that. It provides a generational investment in our warfighting capabilities to ensure Michiganders can sleep soundly knowing we are safe. I am thankful for the inclusion of the BIOSECURE and COINS Acts. These policies will help safeguard Americans from the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party," said Moolenaar. "Our service members dedicate their lives to serving our country and are more than deserving of improved pay and benefits."

The NDAA is passed annually by Congress to direct policy and authorize funding for the Pentagon. Included in the legislation were key provisions championed by Moolenaar:

1)The BIOSECURE ACT restricts the federal government, and grant and loan recipients from using equipment or services from identified biotechnology companies of concern, including those on the Pentagon's 1260H list and companies designated through an OMB-led national security process.

2) The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act creates clear guardrails to protect the savings and retirement funds of Americans while setting a framework to prohibit American dollars from being invested in critical sectors of the Chinese military and economy.