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Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base

Washington, September 12, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $892.6 billion to strengthen America’s military, improve quality of life for service members, and eliminate billions in wasteful spending. Additionally, the NDAA secures $90.8 million for B-21 related construction projects at Dyess Air Force Base – the largest NDAA investment in the history of the base.

“President Trump’s proven Peace Through Strength doctrine is rooted in an ironclad deterrence, a robust investment in our warfighters, and a laser focus on lethality over woke ideology. This year’s NDAA authorizes nearly $893 billion for national defense programs, fully funds the Department of Defense, and invests in critical technology like the B-21 Raider, while strengthening our ability to secure the homeland and support our service members and their families.

“I am especially proud to announce we secured $90.8 million for B-21-related construction projects at Dyess Air Force Base — the largest National Defense Authorization Act investment in Dyess history, more than triple last year’s historic $30 million allocation. These funds will directly support the B-21's arrival and ensure Dyess remains the tip of the spear for America’s air arsenal.

“This NDAA also continues our mission to root out wasteful spending, eliminate radical DEI programs, and cut unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. Furthermore, by codifying key executive orders, we guarantee our troops have the resources, authority, and clarity needed to defend America and maintain our military’s unmatched readiness.” - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19)

To support the B-21 beddown at Dyess Air Force Base, the NDAA includes: 

  • $78 million for a B-21 Mission Planning Facility; and 
  • $12.8 million for utilities and site improvements. 

The record-setting total investment in Dyess Air Force Base of $90.8 million is triple the amount secured by Arrington in 2024, which was the largest investment in history at that time. 

Background: 

  • This bill authorizes $892.6 billion for national defense discretionary programs, which is in line with President Trump’s budget request. Of the total amount, $848 billion has been authorized for the DoD, $34 billion for the Dept of Energy, and $10.2 billion for other defense-related activities.  
  • It saves roughly $20 billion in DOGE-initiated cuts including cutting:  
    • $40.5 million from DEI activities  
    • $1.6 billion from climate change-related spending  
    • $6.8 billion from reductions in unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy  
  • Codifies all or parts of 15 executive orders including:  
    • Ending Radical and Wasteful Government Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs and Preferencing (EO 14151)  
    • Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border (Proclamation 10886)  
    • Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States (EO 14167)  
    • Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty (EO14305)  
    • The Golden Dome for America (EO 14186)  
  • Fully funds and provides additional authorities to DoD to support DHS border security efforts  
  • Authorizes $5.8 billion for the B-21 Raider  
  • Improves the quality of life for our service members and their families by authorizing a 3.8% pay raise and improved benefits   

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