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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) released the following statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:

“I am proud to support this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, training, and support they need to meet their mission in keeping America safe and advances President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda. The NDAA also improves servicemembers’ quality of life by including an across-the-board 3.8 percent pay raise, strengthens military readiness, and reinforces the principle of peace through strength.” 

“The NDAA also invests in Made-in-America military equipment, strengthens our defense industrial base, and prioritizes American workers over foreign adversaries. Supporting our troops and protecting the American people is Congress’s highest responsibility, and this legislation ensures our servicemembers are prepared to defend and protect our national security." 

For the full FY26 NDAA Bill text, click here.  

NOTE: The House of Representatives passed the NDAA on September 10, 2025, with the final vote of 231-196, read Congressman Latta’s statement here. The Senate successfully passed its version 77-20 on October 9, 2025.