Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support the U.S. military and its service members.

"President Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to restore greatness to America's military, and this year's NDAA does just that," said Rep. Kelly. "This year's legislation supports pay raises for our service members, reinforces the President's commitment to peace through strength, and ensures our service members will have the tools needed to defend our great nation."

BACKGROUND

The FY2027 NDAA:

Revitalizes the Defense Industrial Base

• The FY27 NDAA expands U.S. production capacity, unleashes private sector investment, opens the door to new and innovative entrants, reduces needless regulations, and creates thousands of skilled jobs for Americans.

Implements President Trump's Agenda

• The FY27 NDAA carries out the President's commitment to build a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force by advancing over 65 of his Executive Orders and Legislative Proposals and by fully authorizing his top defense priorities.

Improves Servicemembers' Quality of Life

• The FY27 NDAA supports the President's request to raise all servicemembers' pay by 5% to 7% and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.

Restores Lethal Capabilities

• The FY27 NDAA rebuilds depleted stockpiles by providing the authorities and resources required to expedite the production and acquisition of munitions and key warfighting capabilities. It accelerates the fielding of game changing technologies like quantum computing, hypersonics, and autonomous systems.

Strengthens American Deterrence

• The FY27 NDAA prioritizes investment in the forces and capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and targets resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Eliminates Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

• The FY27 NDAA builds on progress made in FY26 to streamline DoW operations and cut nearly $30 billion in wasteful programs. It stands up a new task force and provides new authorities to eliminate fraudulent payments and achieve a full and clean audit within 24 months.

Learn more about the legislation here.