Rep. Peters Votes Against Politically Tainted Defense Policy Bill

Washington, DC - Today, Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) released the following statement after voting against the politically charged National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026:

"During my first five terms in Congress, I consistently voted for the bipartisan defense authorization bill, because it put the country first. My values have not changed, but this traditionally apolitical bill has. After passing an agreeable deal in the House Armed Services Committee, Republican leadership allowed the loudest voices in their conference to hijack the bill to push their culture wars.

"While I did not vote for the bill, I did vote to begin the process of negotiating a compromise with the Senate. I hope we can strip out hateful provisions through that process, prioritize our service members, and maintain the wins we have secured for San Diego. These wins include my bill to support San Diego's ship repair industry, $86 million for a child care center at Naval Base San Diego, $103 million for infrastructure upgrades at Naval Base Coronado, improvements to military housing, and a 3.8% raise for servicemembers. We must end the political games and return to an NDAA that advances our national security and supports San Diego's enduring role in our national defense."

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