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Congressman Cohen Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

Bloated, irresponsible spending by Hegseth on an unnecessary war linked to a SAVE Trump voting bill

WASHINGTON — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted against the massive, $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, a major Trump priority.

The measure passed on a vote of 216 to 212.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I could not in good conscience hand Pete Hegseth $1.15 billion with another supplemental spending bill for his unnecessary war in Iran pending. The Defense Department has never passed an audit. How could it with Hegseth spending millions on lobster tails, king crab and ribeye steaks? There are some important provisions in this legislation that I support, such as the pay raise for our troops and assistance for military families. I understand better than many, as a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the threat posed by Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, but we must spend American tax dollars responsibly and the Trump Defense Department has established it is incapable and unwilling to do that.

“The inclusion of the SAVE Trump Act which the president thinks will help him retain a Republican majority in the House, and avoid oversight in his final two years in office, made my decision on this vote even easier.”

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Newhouse Votes to Advance Budget Framework Strengthening Elections, Farmers, and Military

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Votes to Advance Budget Framework Strengthening Elections, Farmers, and Military

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H. Con. Res. 113. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 216-214.  

“This budget resolution is the first step in the reconciliation process,” said Rep. Newhouse. 

Newhouse continued, “Passage of this framework is necessary to ensure we can work to replenish critical warfighting munitions, support producers facing rising costs, and strengthen the security of our elections. I look forward to working with my colleagues over the next few months to address these priorities and deliver for the American people.”

Background 

The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 provides reconciliation instructions for the following House Committees: 

  • Armed Services: $60 billion
  • Agriculture: $12 billion
  • Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: $13 billion
  • Administration: $10 billion

An identical measure must be adopted by the Senate before instructed committees can draft the final reconciliation legislation. 

The House Budget Committee approved this resolution on July 16 by a vote of 20–14. 

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Quigley, Calvert Legislation To Reauthorize ALS Research Funding Program Passes the House

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act.

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on and passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will further advance the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments. The bill previously passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee in May with zero ‘No’ votes.

“Over the past five years, the programs created by the ACT for ALS have helped thousands of people living with ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases access promising treatments and research. Today, the House of Representatives showed overwhelming support to continue funding those treatments and the vital research that makes them possible,” said Rep. Quigley. “I’m proud of my colleagues for supporting ALS research, and I want to thank Representative Calvert, Senator Murkowski, and Senator Coons for leading this fight with me.”

“As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan ALS Caucus, the effort to get the landmark ACT for ALS law across the finish line in 2021 was the result of the passion and determination of the ALS advocacy community,” said Rep. Calvert. “Working with my Appropriations Committee colleagues, the ALS Caucus, and ALS advocates, we have been successful at making historic investments into these programs. As families impacted by ALS know all too well, we have more work to do. That is why taking this step today, and reauthorizing the ACT for ALS Act, is essential. I want to thank Members of the ALS Caucus, including the bill’s sponsor Congressman Quigley, for their work. And I want to give my heartfelt appreciation, once again, to the ALS advocacy community and the families who have been forever changed by ALS.”

Quigley and Calvert’s legislation will reauthorize the programs started by the 2021 ACT for ALS Law for another five years. The bill will also codify the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines and require the FDA to create a new 5-year Action Plan for rare neurodegenerative diseases.

The bill now awaits a vote in the Senate, where it is led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Chris Coons (DE).

“It is great to see this legislation pass the House with strong bipartisan support, bringing this investment and resources one step closer to helping those impacted by ALS,” said Senator Murkowski. “Removing barriers to treatment, investing in resources, and working to develop therapies are critical as we work to understand this unforgiving disease. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill across the finish line in the Senate and signed into law to deliver meaningful support to families as we continue the fight against ALS.”

“ALS is a disease that takes from us: it steals movement, communication, and tomorrows,” said Senator Coons. “ACT for ALS funds research to stop ALS from claiming more lives and futures, and to give hope and new treatments to those already fighting its cruelty. I am grateful to Senator Murkowski and Representatives Quigley and Calvert for their partnership on getting this bill through the House. I hope the Senate takes it up quickly.”

This legislation has been endorsed by I AM ALS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the ALS Association, and the ALS Network.

“Today’s news is a lifeline for those living with ALS, for whom every day matters,” said I AM ALS CEO Andrea Goodman. “This community is counting on this funding for research and access to promising therapies. ACT for ALS has already built a system for research, provided access to promising treatments for almost 1,000 patients who wouldn’t have otherwise qualified, brought hope and attention to this devastating disease, and brought us closer than ever to a cure. We are so grateful to Rep. Mike Quigley for his unwavering support for the ALS community, from co-writing the original ACT for ALS Act to leading the charge to get this reauthorization to the House floor. We also thank Representative Ken Calvert and Representatives Morgan Griffith, Diana DeGette, Brett Guthrie, and Frank Pallone for their partnership, and Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise for prioritizing this vote. We’re urging every member of the House to vote yes, and we won’t stop pushing until this bill is signed into law.”

“Today’s House passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act shows that the House of Representatives stands with the ALS and rare neurodegenerative disease communities in striving for better treatments and care. We are grateful to our champions Congressmen Quigley and Calvert, Congressmen Guthrie and Pallone for bringing the bill to the House floor, and every member of Congress who voted today for a brighter future for our community. MDA will not rest until this bill becomes law,” a

“Today’s reauthorization of ACT for ALS keeps the momentum going toward defeating ALS. This is an investment in hope, innovation, and in the very people impacted by this disease. By extending these programs, Congress is reaffirming that people living with ALS cannot wait. This action will help drive the next generation of science, expand opportunities for participation in research, and bring us closer to making ALS livable until it is cured,” said Calaneet Balas, President and CEO, ALS Association.

“Today’s passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act is an important milestone for people living with ALS and their families,” said Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of ALS Network. “ACT for ALS has opened new pathways for research and access to investigational therapies, and this vote brings us one step closer to ensuring this important work can continue. We are deeply grateful to Representatives Quigley and Calvert for their bipartisan leadership and to the House for its continued support of the ALS community as we work toward final passage.”

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Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support the U.S. military and its service members.

“President Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to restore greatness to America’s military, and this year’s NDAA does just that,” said Rep. Kelly. “This year’s legislation supports pay raises for our service members, reinforces the President’s commitment to peace through strength, and ensures our service members will have the tools needed to defend our great nation.”

BACKGROUND

The FY2027 NDAA:

Revitalizes the Defense Industrial Base

  • The FY27 NDAA expands U.S. production capacity, unleashes private sector investment, opens the door to new and innovative entrants, reduces needless regulations, and creates thousands of skilled jobs for Americans.

Implements President Trump’s Agenda

  • The FY27 NDAA carries out the President’s commitment to build a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force by advancing over 65 of his Executive Orders and Legislative Proposals and by fully authorizing his top defense priorities.

Improves Servicemembers’ Quality of Life

  • The FY27 NDAA supports the President’s request to raise all servicemembers’ pay by 5% to 7% and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.

Restores Lethal Capabilities

  • The FY27 NDAA rebuilds depleted stockpiles by providing the authorities and resources required to expedite the production and acquisition of munitions and key warfighting capabilities. It accelerates the fielding of game changing technologies like quantum computing, hypersonics, and autonomous systems.

Strengthens American Deterrence

  • The FY27 NDAA prioritizes investment in the forces and capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and targets resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Eliminates Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

  • The FY27 NDAA builds on progress made in FY26 to streamline DoW operations and cut nearly $30 billion in wasteful programs. It stands up a new task force and provides new authorities to eliminate fraudulent payments and achieve a full and clean audit within 24 months.
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Learn more about the legislation here.

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Perry Votes to Stop Congressional Insider Trading

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) voted to stop congressional insider trading of stocks.  Perry, an original cosponsor of the “Stop Insider Trading Act,” has been a longtime advocate for holding Members of Congress accountable for their personal financial transactions, and for the past decade has repeatedly cosponsored bipartisan legislation to stop this unethical practice.

“Members of Congress need to make decisions for the public good, not their own financial gain. For far too long, too many Members have profited from having inside information,” said Congressman Perry.  “Think about it: one vote can impact government contracts worth billions, and a Member of Congress may know how that contract is impacted days before a bill is even drafted.  It’s unfair and unethical to use that information to make personal financial decisions.  Let’s call it what it is: insider trading.”

The Stop Insider Trading Act:

  • bans Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing securities issued by a publicly traded company; 
  • requires Members to file a public notice with the House Clerk / Senate Secretary in advance for any intended stock sale; and
  • fines violators $2,000 or 10% of the value of the transaction (whichever is greater), and any net gain realized from the transaction.

“Over the past several congresses, I’ve crossed the aisle to partner on bipartisan bills to end the abuse that enables Members of Congress to buy and sell individual stocks.  Has that made me popular amongst my colleagues? No. But I feel strongly that servant leaders shouldn’t have a special pathway to wealth,” said Perry.

Scott Perry has never owned stocks.  He’s adamant about not having even the slightest perception of impropriety or conflict of interest in how he represents Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.

“Congressional stock trading with insider information isn’t only a bad look, it’s just wrong. Worse yet, it leads to an erosion of trust in our government.  Today’s vote is a step toward regaining the public trust – which is critical to the foundation of our Republic,” concluded Perry.

 

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Trahan Opposes GOP Bill to Protect Trump’s Stock Trading, Suppress Voting Rights

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of House Democratic Leadership, voted against a partisan measure combining H.R. 7008, the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, with H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, a provision carved out of the broader SAVE America Act.
Despite Republican claims, H.R. 7008 is not a stock trading ban. It would let Members keep owning and selling stocks, and in some cases buying them, while leaving untouched the ability to trade equity in privately held companies on the strength of nonpublic information. Additionally, by only limiting the bill’s jurisdiction to members of Congress, it exempts the executive and judicial branches entirely, including the President, Vice President, and federal judges.
H.R. 9368 would require voters to produce one of a narrow set of documents to cast a ballot, in person or by mail. The list is more restrictive than any voter ID law currently on the books in any of the 50 states. It leaves out hunting and firearm licenses, fishing licenses, and student IDs. And because mail voters would have to send in copies of their ID, the bill would effectively end Americans’ ability to vote-by-mail as it exists today.
“House Republicans wrote a corruption bill that carefully avoids the most obvious corruption in Washington,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “It exempts the President. Days before Trump talked up dozens of companies online, he was buying their stock. Now his media company is preparing to sell Wall Street a faster line to those posts. Republicans looked at that and wrote him an exemption.”
“Then they used the cover of a fake stock trading ban to jam through the most extreme voter suppression bill this Congress has seen – harsher than any voter ID law in any of the 50 states and the end of vote by mail as Americans know it,” continued Congresswoman Trahan. “This is the worst kind of politics. Shield the corruption, lie about the reform, and grab power at the expense of the most basic right Americans have.”
Trahan is a cosponsor of the HONEST Act, bipartisan legislation that would ban stock trading by Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President. More than 70 percent of Americans support a ban across party lines. Last year, she called for Congress to take up legislation to ban members of Congress, the President, and Vice President from being able to profit off their public service.
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Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military — an increase of $260 billion from FY2026, as Congressional Republicans are also separately planning to pass a partisan reconciliation bill to spend an additional $73 billion on the war in Iran. 

“A budget is first and foremost a declaration of our priorities. Trump and Republicans’ priority is pursuing a deadly, destructive, and illegal war in Iran and paying out their defense contractor donors. That could not be clearer from this year’s NDAA — which I voted HELL NO on. 

“The American people are being crushed under the weight of inflation, as Trump’s unconstitutional war raises gas prices. And a small fraction of the money Republicans have put in this bill could restore the Medicaid cuts that pushed millions off their healthcare, pay for universal pre-k, any number of things that would actually ease the cost of living crisis that Americans are facing. 

“Time and again we are seeing from this administration, and their Republican yes-men in Congress, that they simply do not care that working people are struggling. I refuse to support that agenda and will continue working to stop this funding and actually invest in our people and our communities.”

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Wagner Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted to ban Congressional stock trading:

“I have neither owned nor traded individual stocks since long before I was elected to Congress, and neither has my husband. Members of Congress should not abuse the public trust by trading stocks and making money off potential insider information they only have because of their jobs.

“From day one, I was an original cosponsor and strongly supported this legislation, and I was proud to vote for it today to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks.  Serving in Congress is and should be about service to our country, not about getting rich at the expense of your constituents. 

“As your Representative, I am committed to transparently serving your needs and making your life easier and more affordable. I take that commitment seriously, and I will never abuse the trust you have placed in me.”

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Cole Votes in Favor of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation authorizes funding for military capabilities, personnel policies, industrial-base reforms, and national security priorities needed to keep America safe. After voting in favor of the NDAA, Congressman Cole released the following statement:

“During this time when our nation is facing the most dangerous threat environment in generations, protecting our nation’s defense is critical. Today, I cast my vote to do exactly that. The Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA increases pay for our selfless men and women in uniform, revitalizes American military strength, restores lethal capabilities, and strengthens deterrence by implementing President Trump’s peace through strength agenda – all while at the same time eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse at the Pentagon,” said Congressman Cole. “Through passing the NDAA on the House Floor today, Republicans sent this very clear message to the rest of the world: our warfighters have the weapons to win, and our adversaries should stay in their lane.”

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Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the House 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

July 22, 2026

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting against the House-drafted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA):

“Historically, the NDAA has been a bipartisan bill that receives overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans to provide our troops and their families with pay raises and critical funding for military construction projects, healthcare, and more. As the proud representative of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, I understand why this funding is necessary and the impact it has on our military.

“Unfortunately, this NDAA includes unpopular, extremist policy riders. It also attaches the text of the SAVE America Act that would undermine the integrity of our elections and supercharge voter suppression. The SAVE America Act would create enormous barriers for servicemembers abroad to vote, and it would prevent millions of Americans from voting simply because they don’t have a passport. This deeply unpopular and unrelated bill should not be attached to the NDAA. One has nothing to do with the other.

“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take federal spending seriously and believe that we must protect Congress’s power of the purse now more than ever. This NDAA authorizes an unprecedented $1.5 trillion to the Department of Defense while important health, housing, and food programs that millions rely on are being cut. This money would bolster the unauthorized and illegal war in Iran that has made life more expensive for every American. There is no justification for it and no clear strategy. This vote also comes on the heels of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth telling Congress he needs an extra $67 billion in additional funding to continue the war in Iran.

“I will continue fighting for a stronger bipartisan NDAA that addresses and funds the needs of our servicemembers and their families. I urge the Senate to remove the SAVE America Act and remedy the poison pills included in this bill as it has done in past years. I look forward to supporting a bipartisan final product after it has met those requirements.”

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