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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G Valadao (CA-21)

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities, including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, research, and development.

“At a time of growing threats around the world, it’s more important than ever that we provide our servicemembers with the resources they need to keep our country safe,” said Congressman Valadao. “I was proud to support the bipartisan FY27 National Defense Authorization Act because it delivers on our commitment to our men and women in uniform and their families. This bill provides a well-deserved pay raise for our troops, improves military housing, expands access to education, childcare, and healthcare, and strengthens our military readiness by investing in advanced technologies and rebuilding our defense industrial base. Our servicemembers volunteer to defend our freedoms every day, and Congress has a responsibility to ensure they have the support they need to succeed.”

The Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act:

• Provides servicemembers with a 5-7% pay raise.
• Improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
• Expands access to healthcare for servicemembers and their families.
• Enhances America’s nuclear deterrent and new nuclear power technologies.
• Prioritizes investment in the forces and capabilities needed to counter foreign adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• Rebuilds depleted stockpiles by providing the authorities and resources required to expedite the production and acquisition of munitions and key warfighting capabilities

Read the bill summary here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) praised the unanimous passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act, H.R. 8205. Rep. Calvert was the Republican lead cosponsor of the bill and serves as a Co-Chair of the House ALS Caucus. The bill reauthorizes programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, fatal neurological disease.

“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.”

“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. Ken Calvert 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’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 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.”

“Today’s passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act keeps the momentum going toward defeating ALS,” said Calaneet Balas, President and CEO, ALS Association. “This is an investment in hope, innovation, and in the very people impacted by this disease. By working to extend 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.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert voted along with a majority (216 to 212) of the House of Representatives to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA establishes national security policies and spending authorizations.

“The passage of the National Defense Authorization Act is an important step in keeping America safe and supporting our military,” said Rep. Calvert. “The NDAA includes an important investment in our troops by giving them a well-deserved pay raise and resources to improve housing, education, and access to childcare for military families. The bill also builds upon the work I’ve done as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee by authorizing key defense programs that are driving innovation and rapidly delivering new capabilities to our warfighters. At my request, the bill includes report language about the pending closure of the state prison adjacent to Naval Surface Warfare Center—Corona and requires a briefing from Navy leadership about potential encroachment issues with possible incompatible development. I’m committed to working with the city of Norco and the Navy to ensure a compatible use of that property is put in place. The NDAA also includes my provision for a pilot program to help transitioning servicemembers move into high-need K–12 classrooms and to recruit degree-holding military spouses and prepare them for fully certified special education teaching positions.” 

For more information about the policies and programs in the FY27 NDAA, click here. 

The following report language was included in the FY27 NDAA at Rep. Calvert’s request:

Naval Surface Warfare Center—Corona Potential Encroachment

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)—Corona provides warfighting readiness through data analytics and assessment, engineering the Fleet’s Live-Virtual-Constructive training environment, and assuring the accuracy of measurements. With over 1,800 civilian personnel, a small contingent of Sailors and more than 2,000 contractors executing several different disciplines in support of the warfighter, NSWC Corona is a leader in data, analytics, visualizations, digital environments, engineering, and leveraging technology to bridge and integrate the Navy’s data silos, enabling informed decision-making by the warfighter.

The committee notes that approximately 84 acres of previous Federal Government land is currently owned by the State of California and hosts the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC). The State recently announced that they are closing the CRC and are considering land development which could lead to encroachment issues with the activities at NSWC.

Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Navy to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services by December 1, 2026, as to the Secretary’s plans to prevent encroachment at NSWC Corona. The briefing shall include:

(1) incompatible development adjoining NSWC Corona and efforts the Secretary is seeking to ensure compatible development; and

(2) a specific assessment as to options that are available to the Secretary to ensure compatible development with the NSWC Corona mission and local community.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the extreme fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill:

“The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) typically is a bipartisan commitment to our armed forces and the men and women who defend our country. Unfortunately, extreme politicians in Washington hijacked this critical legislation with divisive policies that do nothing to fortify our military or improve the quality of life of service members, civilian workers and military families. The bill proposes to spend $1.5 trillion without a strategy for the war in Iran. I cannot support a blank check for an open-ended war with no clear objectives, timeline or exit strategy.

“The war has already cost American taxpayers tens of billions of dollars, driven up gas prices and transportation – painfully rippling through the pocketbooks of Tampa Bay families grappling with high-priced groceries and bills. The highest costs are being carried by our service members and their families, who deserve a clearly defined mission—not continued uncertainty. Americans have made clear that they do not want war, yet extreme politicians refuse to listen.

“Families and small businesses are struggling with the rising cost of housing, health care, electric bills, groceries and much more. Congress should be laser-focused on lowering costs—not writing a blank check for a war the American people oppose. 

“I hope that the House and the Senate can come to a bipartisan agreement on the NDAA, removing harmful policy riders and refocusing the bill on supporting our military and service members as intended.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of War (DoW).

Included in H.R. 8800, and secured by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), is legislative text (Sections 704-705) that establishes the “prohibition on and reversal of actions to modify the scope of medical services provided at certain military medical treatment facilities,” including Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC).

After voting in support of the bill on the House floor, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:

“I have consistently said that the NDAA is one of the most vital pieces of legislation that comes before Congress each year. Especially so this year. We are currently confronting an unprecedented global threat environment—with multiple adversaries working together to undermine and weaken our national security. Now is not the time to underinvest in our warfighters and military capabilities. The FY2027 NDAA locks in a pay raise for our servicemembers and will ensure our military has the necessary equipment, technology, and facilities to remain the most lethal in the world. I was also proud to champion a provision in the bill to halt all proposed service changes at the EAMC.

“The EAMC has consistently been ranked one of our nation’s most prestigious military health institutions. Last year, when I learned about the potential reduction of services at the hospital, I immediately began demanding answers and working with my colleagues in Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure these baseless plans were abruptly discontinued. Today, we are one step closer to achieving that goal—not just for the military families, active duty military, and veterans that EAMC serves—but for the entire CSRA. I thank House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Congressman Joe Wilson for their support in getting this provision included in the House-passed bill.”

Specifically, the Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA:

• Revitalizes the Defense Industrial Base
• 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.
• Improves Servicemembers’ Quality of Life
• 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
• Rebuilds depleted stockpiles by providing the authorities and resources required to expedite the production and acquisition of munitions and key warfighting capabilities. 
• Strengthens American Deterrence
• 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
• 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.

To read the full bill text, click here.
To read Sections 704-705 pertaining to EAMC, click here

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brett Guthrie (2nd District Kentucky)

Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

House Passes the Stop Insider Trading Act

198 House Democrats vote against legislation banning Members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, profiting from inside information

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

House Republicans Pass Budget Resolution Unlocking Legislation to Secure American Elections and Strengthen Our Homeland

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

House Republicans Are Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom

House passes FY27 National Defense Authorization Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (15th District of Texas)

Congressman Gonzalez fights for military families and to boost the South Texas economy.