Rep. Frank Lucas Votes for FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Secures Legislative Wins for Oklahoma

Strategic Insights -

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 231-196. Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, voted in favor of the legislation, which includes several provisions that benefit Oklahoma's military installations and servicemembers. The NDAA aims to improve servicemember quality of life, including a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers, and reauthorizes and expands military bonuses and special pay. The legislation also ensures the continued production of the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and increases the minimum number of air refueling aircraft in the Department of the Air Force's inventory.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FY 2026 NDAA passed the House with a vote of 231-196 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
  • The legislation includes provisions to improve servicemember quality of life, including a 3.8% pay raise and expanded military bonuses and special pay.
  • Rep. Frank Lucas secured legislative wins for Oklahoma, ensuring the continued production of the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and increasing the minimum number of air refueling aircraft at Altus AFB.
  • The NDAA also procures 14 T-7A aircraft, a step towards innovating flight training at installations like Vance AFB.
  • Rep. Lucas expressed support for the continued development and procurement of the OA-1K Skyraider II, which will provide the 137th Special Operations Wing at Will Rogers ANGB with the ability to deliver armed overwatch missions.
  • The NDAA has been passed for the 65th consecutive year, demonstrating Congress's commitment to supporting America's warfighters.

Statistics:

  • 231-196: The House vote in favor of the NDAA.
  • 65th consecutive year: Congress has passed the NDAA for the past 65 years.
  • 3.8%: The pay raise for all servicemembers included in the NDAA.
  • 14: The number of T-7A aircraft to be procured under the NDAA.

Sources:

  • Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, news release (no date provided)
  • Lucas.house.gov, "Lucas Votes for NDAA; Secures Legislative Wins for Oklahoma" (no date provided)
  • FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (no date provided)