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Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $900.6 billion to strengthen America’s military and advance President Trump’s national security priorities, while securing $120 million for Dyess Air Force Base – the largest authorized investment in the history of the base.

“The first and most important job of the federal government is to provide for the common defense, and this year's National Defense Authorization Act provides the resources and support our military needs to do just that. This legislation advances President Trump’s Peace Through Strength doctrine by investing in our warfighters, reinforcing merit and accountability at the Pentagon, and restoring focus on lethality — not left-wing woke ideology.

“This legislation also delivers major wins for Dyess Air Force Base and the Big Country, including $102.7 million for new B-21 Mission Planning Facilities, $12.8 million in critical utilities and site improvements, $4.5 million to begin long-overdue gate repairs for base security, an extension of the B-1 through 2030, support for the C-130J fleet, and critical investments in the next generation of airpower to keep Dyess the tip of the spear of America’s air arsenal.

“This represents the largest authorized investment in the history of Dyess Air Force Base - a testament to its enduring role in service to our country and the brave men and women who embody the best of West Texas as they stand ready every day to defend us.” – Chairman Jodey Arrington.

Delivering for Dyess Air Force Base

The FY26 NDAA provides $120 million for Dyess Air Force Base – the largest investment in its history and over four times last year’s amount.

• $102.7M for B-21 Mission Planning Facilities;
• $12.8M for B-21 Utilities & Site Improvements;
• $4.5M in Gate Repairs;
• B-1 Lancer fleet extension through September 30, 2030; and
• Critical support for the C-130J program

Codifying President Trump’s Executive Actions

The FY26 NDAA carries out President Trump’s commitment to rebuild American strength and deter aggression by codifying all or parts of 15 major executive actions, including:

1. Restoring America's Fighting Force (EO 14185)
2. Ending Radical and Wasteful DEI Programs (EO 14151)
3. Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border (Proclamation 10886)
4. Securing Our Borders (EO 14165)
5. Clarifying the Military's Role in Defending U.S. Territorial Integrity (EO 14167)
6. Modernizing Defense Acquisitions & Spurring Innovation (EO 14265) 
7. Building the Golden Dome for America (EO 14186)
8. Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security (EO 14299)
9. Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty (EO 14305)
10. Unleashing American Drone Dominance (EO 14307)

• Eliminating statutory DEI provisions in the Department of War (DoW)
• Revising national missile defense policy to align with the Golden Dome for America
• Extending expiring bonus and special pay authorities
• Expanding joint counterterrorism and counter–transnational organized crime authorities
• Providing DoW support to protect U.S. airspace, maritime domain, and territory
• Extending authorities to assist partners combating ISIS in Iraq and Syria

America First Wins

The FY26 NDAA delivers major conservative victories that restore mission focus:

• Ends wokeness and DEI by eliminating programs, offices, and training across DoW.
• Secures the border by expanding DoW support for DHS operations, National Guard deployments, and National Defense Areas.
• Improves quality of life for servicemembers: Delivers a 3.8% pay raise and better housing, food, health care, and childcare.
• Revitalizes the defense industrial base: Grows U.S. defense manufacturing jobs, onshore critical supply chains, and expands surge capacity.
• Ensures allies pay their fair share: Adds new tools to push allies to shoulder more of their own defense costs.
• Keeps terrorists locked up at Guantanamo: Extends the prohibition on closing the GITMO detention facility and blocks the transfer of terrorists to Afghanistan or any state sponsor of terrorism.
• Counters global threats: Strengthens counterterrorism tools, deters China in the Indo-Pacific, and ensures allies contribute more to collective defense.

Budget Savings & Reforms

The FY26 NDAA authorizes $900.6 billion in national defense spending — while saving nearly $20 billion through targeted reforms:

• $40.5 million from eliminating DEI activities
• $6.8 billion from reductions in unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy
• $5.5 billion in cuts to consulting and service contracts  
• $3.7 billion in cuts to inefficient defense programs
• $1.6 billion in cuts to climate change-related spending 
• $1.2 billion from retiring obsolete aircraft and ships

The NDAA also advances President Trump’s civil service reforms by modernizing the DoW civilian workforce, promoting skills-based hiring and performance-based advancement, and cutting wasteful red tape.

Ready, Capable, And Lethal Fighting Force

The FY26 NDAA ensures the U.S. military remains ready, capable, and lethal by:

• Improving maintenance and spare-parts readiness for key systems like the F-35 and Navy ships.
• Preserving critical platforms while accelerating next-generation aircraft, ships, vehicles, and munitions.
• Authorizing major investments in shipbuilding, aircraft, munitions, and emerging technologies.
• Modernizing the nuclear triad and strengthening missile defense and space capabilities.
• Prioritizing innovation in AI, cyber, quantum, hypersonic, and biotechnology to keep America ahead of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

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