Luttrell Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA

WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives:

"Our service members require the most advanced capabilities and cutting-edge equipment to defend our nation from evolving threats across all domains: land, sea, air, and cyberspace. As a veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, this year's NDAA tackles the challenges we currently face, strengthening our national security while addressing PTSD and TBI among our veterans. I'm proud to see this legislation pass our chamber and urge the Senate to act swiftly."

The NDAA is annual legislation that authorizes the policies and funding levels for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other national security entities.

Luttrell secured over 50 provisions within the NDAA, including:

• Multiple provisions to enhance cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology tools for the DoD.
• Authorizes funding for research and clinical trials for post-traumatic stress disorder and TBI treatments.
• Several provisions to support the training, health, and well-being of our service members.
• Greenlights funding for increased development of hypersonics. This builds on additional funding Luttrell secured in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and supports research and development activities in Texas.
• Includes provisions to prevent the deactivation of the 1-158th Army Reserve unit in Conroe without a continuity plan for soldiers and capabilities and also authorizes funding for flight hours.
• Language to support the domestic production of critical minerals to decrease U.S. reliance on China.

View the full bill here.