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Moolenaar Votes to Support Service Members, Restore Peace Through Strength

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Congressman John Moolenaar expressed his support for H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation aims to support service members and their families, while also restoring the military's focus on preparedness and warfighting. Moolenaar's amendments to compete with the Chinese Communist Party were included in the legislation, which adds crucial provisions that protect American taxpayer dollars from funding research that would directly benefit China's military.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
  • The legislation re-establishes peace through strength by supporting members of the military and their families, and restores the military's focus on preparedness and warfighting.
  • Moolenaar's amendments to compete with the Chinese Communist Party were included in the legislation, which adds crucial provisions that protect American taxpayer dollars from funding research that would directly benefit China's military.
  • The National Defense Authorization Act is passed annually by Congress to direct policy and authorize funding for the Department of Defense.
  • Five amendments submitted by Moolenaar were adopted and passed by the House, including the SAFE RESEARCH ACT OF 2025, the INITIATIVE ON STUDYING ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND STRATEGIC COMPETITION, and the FUNDING FOR SMART SUSCEPTOR TECHNOLOGY.
  • The legislation provides service members with a 3.8% raise, and codifies over 30 executive orders signed by President Trump earlier this year, including those restoring meritocracy, cutting wasteful spending, and securing the southern border.
  • The legislation restores the military's focus on preparedness and warfighting, and reassures the country's commitment to supporting its military personnel and their families.

Statistics:

  • The legislation passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 231 to 196.
  • 30 executive orders signed by President Trump were codified into the legislation, including those restoring meritocracy, cutting wasteful spending, and securing the southern border.
  • $5 million was authorized through RDTE for Smart Susceptor Technology, offset by decreasing the Washington Headquarters Services account.
  • 5 million is the amount of funding authorized for Smart Susceptor Technology.

Sources:

  • Congressman John Moolenaar
  • United States House of Representatives
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