Rep. McGuire Votes for Committee Passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House Committee on Armed Services. This NDAA enhances peace through strength, reforms defense acquisition, improves servicemembers' quality of life, expedites innovation to warfighters, and revitalizes the defense industrial base

"Our warfighters deserve the best, not just on the battlefield, but at home," said Rep. John McGuire. "The Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA invests in better pay, healthcare, housing, and support for our military families. This year's NDAA funds next-gen weapons to ensure America stays ahead of China, Russia, and any foreign adversary. House Armed Services Committee Republicans are delivering on the promise to ensure our military is modern and lethal. The FY 2026 NDAA rebuilds American military power, restores deterrence, and puts America first."

"Congressman McGuire's experience as a former Navy SEAL drives his work to deliver critical investments to ensure our warfighters dominate future battlefields," said Chairman Mike Rogers. "Virginia is home to countless defense innovators and military families, and Congressman McGuire's leadership on the FY26 NDAA makes sure they have the tools and support they need to keep America safe and strong."

The Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA:

• Fundamentally reforms defense acquisition - streamlining the process, cutting through red tape, and getting our warfighters what they need when they need it.
• Supports the Trump Administration's budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
• Invests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• Ensures our Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to prevail in the wars of the future by accelerating innovation, prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous technologies.
• Expands U.S. production capacity and provides certainty to rebuild the defense industrial base.

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