Virginia Foxx on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026

Support for the DoD Appropriations Act

• 🗣️ Representative Virginia Foxx rises in support of the rule and the underlying legislation, emphasizing that the measures serve to put American interests first.
• 🎯 The legislation is seen as vital for maintaining American competitiveness on the global stage, covering areas from consumer privacy to financial innovation and national defense.

HR 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act

• 🏛️ HR 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026, allocates funds for the DoD for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• 🛡️ Congress's solemn responsibility to provide for the common defense is highlighted as a key justification for the bill.
• 💰 The act provides a total of $831.5 billion, adhering to the president's FY26 budget request.

Key Allocations and Increases

• 🧑‍ military personnel, including active reserve and national guard, receive $189 billion, a $6.6 billion increase over FY2025.
• 📈 A 3.8% increase in basic pay for all military personnel is set to begin January 1st of next year.
• 🔬 The legislation also includes sizable investments in research and development, procurement efforts, and operation and maintenance.