Val Hoyle

07/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2026 16:20

Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

July 22, 2026

Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Cites lack of transparency, oversight and accountability for Department of Defense

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Hoyle voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. This year's NDAA authorizes more than $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon.

Rep. Hoyle released the following statement about today's vote:

"I voted no on the NDAA because the American taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability and this bill offers neither. This bill contains provisions I support that would keep Americans safe and ensures our troops are well supported and fairly paid. However, I will not support the Administration's plan to spend over $1 trillion on an agency that has failed eight consecutive audits and is fueling an illegal and immoral war."

Background:

The FY2027 NDAA:

  • Increases military spending to a record $1.15 trillion - a 28% increase from the current budget

  • Fails to prevent the Administration from using funds for its unauthorized war in Iran

  • Does nothing to stop the Pentagon from carrying out illegal strikes in the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific waters

  • Renames the Department of Defense the Department of War, which is estimated to cost as much as $125 million

  • Requires the Pentagon to more closely cooperate with the Israeli government and share sensitive military technology

  • Fails to stop the Defense Department from awarding contracts to companies cited for egregious labor violations

Rep. Hoyle offered several amendments in an attempt to improve the bill, which were rejected by House Republicans:

  • Helping more veterans use their post-9/11 GI benefits for training and apprenticeships - only 2% of 1.2 million veterans have used their benefits on these opportunities

  • Ensuring civilian employees of the Department of Defense get a pay increase

  • Studying the prevalence of Parkinson's disease among civilian and military firefighters

  • Making sure servicemembers complete annual suicide prevention training - and that the training is effective in helping save lives

  • Increasing funding for the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program

  • Directing the Pentagon to implement non-partisan recommendations to prevent haphazard workforce reductions, after last year's DOGE cuts

One amendment that Rep. Hoyle's offered was included in the bill. This amendment directs the Department of Defense to study its military decorations process and report to Congress on ways to ensure award recommendations are handled in a timely, consistent and transparent way.

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