Rep. McGuire Votes for House Passage of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026(FY26 NDAA) on the House Floor.

"I am pleased to see the House pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Our warfighters deserve the best, not just on the battlefield, but at home," said Congressman John McGuire. "This year's NDAA advances President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda, improves the quality of life for all servicemembers, invests in new equipment and systems for enhanced deterrence, removes radical DEI in training requirements, and improves acquisition reform at the Pentagon so our warfighters get what they need to win now. Virginia is home to numerous defense innovators, installations, and military families. I was proud to support this critical legislation on the floor as it ensures our military is modern and lethal, and I will work with my colleagues to get this to the President's desk."

Watch Rep. McGuire's House floor remarks in support of the NDAA here.

The Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:

• Fundamentally reforms defense acquisition - streamlining the process, cutting through red tape, and getting our warfighters what they need when they need it.
• Supports the Trump Administration's budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
• Invests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• Ensures our Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to prevail in the wars of the future by accelerating innovation, prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous technologies.
• Expands U.S. production capacity and provides certainty to rebuild the defense industrial base.

This year's NDAA includes several key provisions critical to Virginia and the Fifth District:

• Provides a 3.8% across-the-board increase in basic servicemember pay.
• Authorizes over $1.4 billion for new construction of barracks and family housing.
• Extends military recruitment bonuses.
• Fully funds President Trump's request for counter-drone systems.
• Includes critical language highlighting the need for Project Pele and continued support of the program.
• Codifies President Trump's Advanced Energy Executive Order and Advanced Nuclear Technologies Transition Working Group to coordinate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, such as portable nuclear reactors, at military installations.
• Authorizes over $22 billion in shipbuilding for the construction of:
  • The third Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine and advanced procurement of future submarines
  • One Virginia-Class submarine
  • Advanced funding for the next Ford-Class aircraft carrier
• Establishes a framework for smaller defense companies and start-ups to bridge the gap to be able to work with the Defense Innovation Unit and the Department of War.

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