Congresswoman Mace Announces Five Amendments Made in Order to FY26 NDAA

(Washington, D.C., September 9, 2025) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced five of her amendments have been made in order for consideration during floor debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Committee has advanced the following proposals, which prioritize fairness, accountability, and American strength in our armed forces.

Congresswoman Mace's amendments advanced for debate in the FY26 NDAA:

• Amendment No. 14 (#24):Prohibits the Department of War from covering or furnishing gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE.
• Amendment No. 15 (#25):Prohibits the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing a male cadet or midshipman to participate in an athletic program or activity designated exclusively for females.
• Amendment No. 16 (#27):Prohibits the Secretary of War from soliciting information through a form or survey regarding the gender identity of an individual, providing an option to indicate the sex or gender of an individual is something other than male or female, and requiring the Secretary reject a response other than male or female to a required question on a form or survey regarding sex or gender.
• Amendment No. 17 (#50): Prohibits individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations which do not correspond to their biological sex.
• Amendment No. 194 (#600):This amendment strengthens Buy American requirements by ensuring statutory exceptions to Department of Defense procurement rules (Berry Amendment) will not apply to fish, shellfish, or seafood products.

Statement from Congresswoman Nancy Mace:

"Our armed forces must remain focused on strengthening military readiness, supporting servicemembers, and protecting America, not diverting taxpayer resources to validate gender delusions. Our amendments in the FY26 NDAA restore common sense to military policy, protect taxpayer dollars from funding the grotesque chemical and surgical mutilations of our warfighters and their family members and other sick, deranged gender delusions, and let our troops focus solely on defending the greatest nation on Earth. For the Lowcountry, this means supporting our bases, shipyards, and military families while also defending our local fishing industry and jobs. The brave men and women who wear the uniform deserve nothing less than our full commitment to their mission and to America's national security."

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