Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which advanced out of a conference committee between members of the House and Senate.
“I was proud to vote in favor of this NDAA, which secures a much-needed shift in America’s military posture. This legislation authorizes over $900 billion in funding towards programs to revitalize our military industrial capacity and put our servicemembers first,” said Congressman Guthrie. “The world is a safer place when America has a strong military, plain and simple. This historic NDAA will ensure that our military remains the greatest fighting force on the face of the Earth and serves as a deterrent to keep our adversaries at bay.”
Background:
The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $900.6 billion for national defense discretionary programs.
This bill fulfills House Republicans’ and President Trump’s policies by investing in our military industrial capabilities, securing all servicemembers a well-deserved pay raise, making meaningful strides to secure our southern border, and more.
Specifically, this bill:
Supports the Trump Administration’s 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers.
Reauthorizes and expands military bonuses and special pay.
Codifies all or parts of 15 Executive Orders issued by President Trump pertaining to national security.
Authorizes $1.5 billion for military construction and family housing projects that ensure readiness for our soldiers and families.
Expands access to health care for military families by authorizing $335 million to renovate existing military hospitals and construct new medical facilities.
Authorizes over $38 billion for the development, procurement, or modification of military aircraft.
Authorizes the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Authorizes $145.7 billion in investment in innovative next-generation technologies like AI, autonomous vehicles, and space capabilities.
Authorizes $50 million for a Fort Knox aviation support facility
The NDAA also allows for the Secretary of the Army to identify and enter into public-private partnerships to maintain museum operations and enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the Army Museum system, including the Patton Museum at Fort Knox.Additional information about the
Additional information about the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, provided by the House Armed Services Committee, can be found here.
