Wagner Votes to Restore Peace Through Strength, Bolster National Security, Secure Our Border

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted in support of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act:

"Today's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advances my commitment to President Trump's peace through strength agenda and restores American superiority worldwide. The new Axis of Evil that is China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea continues to threaten global stability and American lives, and these adversaries must be deterred. My vote on this legislation does just that by rebuilding a lethal fighting force that can better confront these bad actors and protect our national security. The NDAA secures our border by supporting the fight against drug trafficking to the tune of $900 million, including $398 million for DoD support of Counter Narcotics operations. This legislation supports our servicemen and women and their families with a much-needed raise that honors our commitment to their patriotism and many sacrifices in on behalf of our nation. It also requires a sexual assault nurse examiner at all military medical facilities.

"We also fought to include critical funding for initiatives that will protect American communities from the threat of enemy attack, such as the cutting-edge Golden Dome missile defense system. Also included is funding for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative that will further our military posture in the Indo-Pacific and blunt China's ongoing aggression, and unprecedented support to help Israel address ongoing terrorist threats like Hezbollah and Hamas while stopping Iran from gaining a larger foothold in the Middle East.

"Our St. Louis region is well-represented in the NDAA, and I fought to include critical programs from our area such as 21 F-15EX tactical fighter aircraft, 14 T-7A trainer aircraft, and full funding for the Air Force's F-47 and Navy's F/A-XX 6th Generation Aircraft programs as well as for the Navy's MQ-25 unmanned carrier-launched aircraft. Also authorized is over $15 billion to restore our munitions stockpile, including JDAMs made here in Missouri."