Moolenaar Votes in Favor of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

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Congressman John Moolenaar recently voted in favor of H.R. 4016, The Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, a legislation that aims to advance American interests, strengthen national security, and invest in military readiness. The act provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers, increased support for their families, and funding for exercises like Northern Strike in Michigan. The legislation also allocates funds for next-generation aircraft, missile defense, and space capabilities to deter adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 221 to 209.
  • The act includes provisions to advance American interests, strengthen national security, and invest in military readiness through funding exercises like Northern Strike in Michigan.
  • The legislation provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers and increased support for their families.
  • Exercise Northern Strike is a semi-annual military training hosted by the Michigan National Guard, which will continue to receive increased funding for personnel and operations under the Defense Appropriations Act.
  • The act also allocates funds for next-generation aircraft, missile defense, and space capabilities to deter adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party.
  • The legislation puts servicemembers and their families first, with funding for equipment upgrades and enhanced quality of services.
  • Congressman Moolenaar believes the Defense Appropriations Act restores peace through strength and supports American interests.

Statistics:

  • The Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, was passed with a vote of 221 to 209 in the House of Representatives.
  • The act provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers.
  • Exercise Northern Strike is a semi-annual military training hosted by the Michigan National Guard.

Sources:

  • Statement by REP. JOHN MOOLENAAR
  • H.R. 4016, The Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Michigan National Guard