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Congresswoman Amata is hailing the pay raise for the military in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed by the House with a vote of 231-196. The House voted to raise pay for U.S. Service Members by 3.8 percent next year, building on this
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The US Department of War Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System has issued a final rule updating the supplement to integrate requirements for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This update strengthens protections for unclassified information in the defense supply chain by ensuring contractor compliance with robust security standards. The
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) hailed the passage of the legislation, emphasizing its importance in addressing evolving threats and supporting the well-being of service
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House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo's amendments passed as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, strengthening Rhode Island's defense economy and supporting America's closest allies. The amendments aim to boost local economies, employ Americans, and improve national security
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Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has issued a statement on the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation, which Fitzgerald voted to pass, aims to enhance national security and support military families. It includes
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Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, and Rep. Sara Jacobs of California clashed on the House floor during debates on amendments to the annual defense authorization bill. Jacobs cited a study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, which found that transgender people faced higher risks when forced
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House Republicans have passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, a landmark piece of legislation that prioritizes military readiness, tackles wasteful spending, and strengthens national security. The bill, which seeks to refocus the military on its core mission, includes a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers,
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Representative Dale Strong successfully championed a provision in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that allows military installations to contract personnel for security guard functions when enlisted soldiers are not available. This provision will ensure secure and efficient access for the thousands of employees, contractors, and
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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
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California's 20th District plays a vital role in defending the nation, and Congressman Vince Fong has ensured that the district's military installations, personnel, and surrounding communities receive the necessary resources to carry out their missions. Fong successfully offered a series of amendments and secured major military
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U.S. Senators Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Wellness (CHOW) Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening access to healthy and affordable food options for servicemembers on military bases. The legislation proposes a pilot program to provide servicemembers with a
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Bipartisan legislation, spearheaded by Senators Raphael Warnock and Roger Marshall, aims to increase access to healthy and affordable food options for military personnel on base. The Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Wellness Act would launch a pilot program providing a monthly commissary credit to junior enlisted servicemembers, ensuring they have
