Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that advances President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda and delivers critical support to America’s warfighters, military families, and defense industrial base. The legislation includes Congresswoman Cammack’s amendment to ensure National Guard units have the equipment they need to execute homeland defense missions.
“From strengthening deterrence to rebuilding our industrial base, the FY26 NDAA restores America’s military advantage and ensures our servicemembers have the tools, training, and support they deserve,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “America relies on the National Guard every single day—whether in natural disaster response or homeland defense. They cannot do their jobs without the right equipment, and this provision gives Congress the transparency needed to address these shortfalls and ensure our Guard is fully prepared to meet any mission.”
The FY26 NDAA fulfills several major priorities:
- Implementing Peace Through Strength:Reinforces President Trump’s strategy of deterring conflict by maintaining overwhelming U.S. military superiority; strengthens nuclear capabilities, expands missile defense, and invests in countering threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
- Transforming Defense Acquisition:Cuts red tape, streamlines procurement, and accelerates delivery timelines so warfighters receive the capabilities they need when and where they need them.
- Improving Quality of Life for Servicemembers:Supports the Administration’s 3.8% pay raise and enhances military housing, education benefits, and childcare access to improve recruitment and retention.
- Accelerating Innovation:Prioritizes cutting-edge technologies—hypersonics, AI-enabled systems, autonomous platforms—to ensure the U.S. maintains a decisive technological edge in future conflicts.
- Revitalizing the Defense Industrial Base:Expands U.S. production capacity, provides stability for contractors, and encourages new and innovative entrants into the defense marketplace to strengthen economic and national security.
Congresswoman Cammack’s provision strengthens oversight of the National Guard’s ability to conduct homeland defense missions and response to natural disasters.
