McCaul Votes to Pass Defense Appropriations Bill in Support of U.S. Servicemembers, Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — voted for the fiscal year 2026 Defense appropriations bill.
“After four years of President Biden's weak leadership that fueled global chaos, the Trump administration has worked swiftly to reassert U.S. military superiority and restore peace through strength," said Rep. McCaul. "Today, I was proud to help advance their work at this crucial moment in history by voting to fully fund our Department of Defense. This bill not only honors the brave service men and women who defend our freedoms each day, but it also readies our military with best-in-class defense technology, infrastructure, and training to ensure the U.S. will continue to lead on the world stage and deter our adversaries’ aggression.”
The FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act will support our servicemembers and strengthen U.S. national security by:
- Raising all military personnel pay by 3.8 percent;
- Funding border security and measures to counter drug trafficking;
- Prioritizing fiscal sanity by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse at the Pentagon;
- Drives a major shift to embed AI and advanced tech into defense by rapidly scaling innovation programs, streamlining procurement, and leveraging commercial breakthroughs to outpace future threats;
- Investing in critical ships, aircraft, and next-generation military assets, including unmanned aerial systems, hypersonics, and missile warning systems; and
- Bolstering medical and health programs and improving quality of life for servicemembers and families.
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