House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) addressed the House floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA), emphasizing bipartisan and bicameral collaboration in shaping the bill.
Rogers stated, “I am proud to present the final National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. This is a good product that was worked in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion.”
He highlighted that a primary focus of this year’s legislation is reforming the Pentagon’s acquisition process. According to Rogers, these changes are intended to prioritize commercial solutions, reduce regulatory obstacles, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and create systems capable of delivering resources quickly to military personnel. “The FY26 NDAA includes a series of reforms to put commercial solutions first, eliminate regulatory burdens, end bureaucratic inertia, and put in place a system that will deliver capability to the warfighter at speed and scale,” he said.
In addition to acquisition reforms, Rogers pointed out efforts within the bill aimed at improving recruitment and retention by enhancing servicemember quality of life. He outlined several key provisions: “This Bill– Supports the Trump Administration’s 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers; Authorizes nearly $3 billion for the construction of barracks, family housing, dining facilities, medical facilities, childcare centers, and schools; and Improves servicemember access to mental health services.”
Addressing national security challenges from China and other global threats, Rogers noted provisions designed to strengthen U.S. posture in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill includes measures such as removing adversaries from defense supply chains, extending the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, enhancing military operational capabilities in the Pacific, supporting Taiwan’s defenses, and building regional allied capacity.
Further funding authorizations were also detailed: “This Bill authorizes over– $26 billion in shipbuilding for additional submarines and surface vessels; $38 billion to ensure air dominance with a new generation of fighters; $25 billion to restore America’s arsenal of munitions; and $145 billion to research and develop innovative new technologies our warfighters need to win on future battlefields.”
Rogers concluded by calling for support across party lines: “This is a strong bipartisan bill that delivers for our warfighters and deters our adversaries… It will fundamentally reform the defense acquisition enterprise… And it will deliver on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda. I urge all members to support it.”
For further information or legislative summaries related to FY26 NDAA resources are available online.