Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill

WASHINGTON—Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after S. 1071, which includes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives:

“This year’s NDAA reaffirms America’s commitment to peace through strength while delivering critical support for our servicemembers and veterans. The legislation authorizes vital funding for TBI research and advances our hypersonic capabilities. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud to see this bipartisan bill’s final passage in the House.”

The NDAA is annual legislation that authorizes the policies and funding levels for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other national security entities.

Luttrell secured over 40 provisions within the NDAA, including:

• Multiple provisions to enhance cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology tools for the DoD.
• Authorizes funding for research and clinical trials for TBI treatments.
• Several provisions to support the training, health, and well-being of our service members.
• Greenlights funding for increased development of hypersonics. This builds on additional funding Luttrell secured in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and supports research and development activities in Texas.
• Includes provisions to prevent the deactivation of the 1-158th Army Reserve unit in Conroe without a continuity plan for soldiers and capabilities.
• Language to support the domestic production of critical minerals to decrease U.S. reliance on China.

The FY26 NDAA also:

• Improves the quality of life for service members by providing a 3.8% pay raise.
• Codifies all or parts of 15 Executive Orders issued by President Trump, including an EO which unleashes energy independence and new nuclear power technologies.
• Authorizes full funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s border security efforts.
• Authorizes full funding for the Golden Dome system, a top priority for President Trump.
• Advances efforts to revitalize American shipbuilding.

View the full bill here.