Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today:
"Under President Trump's leadership, we're finally rebuilding the strength and resolve of our Armed Forces. This bill reflects that effort-by investing in servicemembers, eliminating waste, countering foreign threats like China and Iran, and ensuring our defense dollars are focused on combat readiness, not left-wing social experiments.
"The FY26 Defense Appropriations Act supports our troops, prioritizes taxpayer accountability, and delivers critical investments for military families across East Texas. I was proud to vote for this bill and will continue standing with those who defend our nation."
Securing Texas Wins
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Increases funding for pay and benefits for active-duty military and reserve personnel across all branches, including over $10.2 billion for the Army National Guard and $5.3 billion for the Air National Guard, both with strong Texas footprints.
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Delivers $575+ million for environmental restoration across Army, Navy, and Air Force installations, including former sites in Texas.
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Provides over $36.9 billion for shipbuilding and naval modernization, supporting Gulf Coast industrial jobs tied to defense manufacturing.
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Maintains support for hypersonic and next-generation weapons research, much of which is based in Texas institutions.
Cutting Waste, Refocusing Defense Priorities
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Saves taxpayer dollars by reducing inefficient Pentagon programs and bureaucratic offices.
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Blocks efforts to consolidate legislative liaison offices that reduce transparency and Congressional oversight.
Securing the Border and Combating Terrorism
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Fully funds $357 million for the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund, including tight vetting restrictions to prevent funding terrorist-linked individuals or groups.
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Expands National Guard and Reserve Equipment Procurement by $800 million, bolstering homeland defense and disaster response readiness.
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Allocating approximately $13 billion for missile defense and space programs to augment and integrate in support of the Golden Dome effort.
Deterring China, Iran, and Other Foreign Adversaries
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Increases funding for DOD's Cooperative Threat Reduction program ($282 million) to reduce chemical, biological, and nuclear risks, particularly from regimes like Iran and North Korea.
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Provides new authority and funding for DOD-led cybersecurity and supply chain risk reduction to block Chinese espionage and hacking efforts.
Ensuring Oversight & Accountability
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Requires quarterly public reporting to Congress on use of funds for foreign military assistance and classified operations.
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Expands restrictions on use of funds for procurement from countries hostile to U.S. national security interests.
You can learn more about the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act HERE.
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