Congressman John Moolenaar Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the US House of Representatives, has expressed his support for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to strengthen the US military, improve the quality of life for service members, and enhance national security. Moolenaar emphasized the importance of supporting American taxpayer dollars and preventing funding from being diverted to adversaries. He successfully submitted five amendments to the legislation, which were adopted and passed by the House.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
  • The legislation aims to support members of the military and their families, and restore the military's focus on preparedness and warfighting.
  • Moolenaar's amendments, including the SAFE RESEARCH ACT OF 2025, aim to protect American taxpayer dollars from funding research that would benefit adversaries.
  • The legislation includes provisions to direct the Department of Defense to establish an initiative on advanced artificial intelligence and analyze strategic competition factors related to China's pursuit of AI.
  • The TRAIN THUMB ACT OF 2025, a separate amendment, aims to thwart the proliferation of arms sold by Chinese entities.
  • The legislation provides a 3.8% raise for service members and codifies several executive orders signed by President Trump.

Statistics:

  • $5 million is authorized for Smart Susceptor Technology through the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) account.
  • The legislation passed by the House includes five amendments submitted by Moolenaar.
  • Over 30 executive orders signed by President Trump are codified in the legislation, including those related to meritocracy, cutting wasteful spending, and securing the southern border.