Virginia Foxx on NDAA: Ensuring U.S. Army Remains Resilient and Lethal

Constitutional Mandate for Defense

• 🏛️ Congress has a solemn constitutional mandate to provide for the common defense of the nation.
• 🛡️ It is crucial to guarantee that the U.S. armed forces are equipped with the necessary capabilities and resources to remain the most resilient and lethal fighting force on the planet.

The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

• ✅ The bipartisan FY26 NDAA is presented as the legislative answer to ensure the armed forces can carry out their mission unimpeded.
• 💰 Provisions include pay raises for service members, furthering innovation, and slashing bureaucratic red tape.
• 🇺🇸 The act also doubles down on an America First posture by authorizing funds to offset the cost of US forces in Eastern Europe.

Deterring Foreign Adversaries

• 🚨 The legislation makes ironclad commitments to deter aggression from foreign adversaries that pose a serious threat to America's national security and way of life.
• 🔒 Ensuring the safety and security of the homeland is highlighted as the top priority of Republicans in Congress.