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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Announces Five Amendments for FY26 NDAA

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace has announced that five of her amendments have been made in order for consideration during floor debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments focus on restoring "common sense to military policy," prohibiting the Department of War from covering gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE, and strengthening Buy American requirements by ensuring statutory exceptions to Department of Defense procurement rules do not apply to fish, shellfish, or seafood products.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced five amendments to the FY26 NDAA, focusing on fairness, accountability, and American strength in the armed forces.
  • Amendment No. 14 (#24) prohibits the Department of War from covering gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE.
  • Amendment No. 15 (#25) prohibits the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing male cadets or midshipmen to participate in athletic programs or activities designated exclusively for females.
  • Amendment No. 16 (#27) prohibits the Secretary of War from soliciting information through forms or surveys regarding the gender identity of individuals.
  • Amendment No. 17 (#50) prohibits individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations unless they correspond to their biological sex.
  • Amendment No. 194 (#600) strengthens Buy American requirements by ensuring statutory exceptions to Department of Defense procurement rules do not apply to fish, shellfish, or seafood products.
  • Congresswoman Mace's amendments aim to restore common sense to military policy, protect taxpayer dollars, and let troops focus on defending America.
  • The amendments prioritize the needs of the Lowcountry, supporting its bases, shipyards, and military families, as well as its fishing industry and jobs.

Statistics:

  • 5: The number of amendments made in order for consideration during floor debate on the FY26 NDAA.
  • 014 (#24): The designation of Amendment No. 14, which prohibits the Department of War from covering gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE.
  • 15 (#25): The designation of Amendment No. 15, which prohibits the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing male cadets or midshipmen to participate in athletic programs or activities designated exclusively for females.
  • 194 (#600): The designation of Amendment No. 194, which strengthens Buy American requirements.
  • 50: The designation of Amendment No. 17, which prohibits individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations unless they correspond to their biological sex.
  • FY26: The fiscal year under consideration in the National Defense Authorization Act.
  • $trillion +: The amount of taxpayer dollars that Congresswoman Mace believes could be saved by implementing her amendments.
  • 2025: The year in which Congresswoman Mace announced her amendments.

Sources:

  • "Congresswoman Mace Announces Five Amendments Made in Order to FY26 NDAA" by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina. (Washington, D.C., September 9, 2025)
  • https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mace-announces-five-amendments-made-order-fy26-ndaa

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