Defense
H-405 The Capitol
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FY25 Member Day Hearing Instructions
Recent Activity
Washington, D.C. – After proudly advancing the FY26 Defense appropriations bill through committee with a 26 to 3 bipartisan vote, Senate Democrats executed a full retreat on the floor. They blocked the same legislation they once hailed for strengthening deterrence, investing in U.S. defense capabilities, and delivering critical resources for our troops.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. The measure was approved by a vote of 221 to 209.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act will be debated on the House floor. The legislation directly invests in America’s military superiority, shapes a more efficient and effective Department of Defense, protects from threats at America’s border, and takes care of our troops and their families.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I rise today to offer H.R. 4016, the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. I want to start by thanking Chairman Cole for his leadership in this process. I also thank the Defense subcommittee ranking member, Ms. McCollum, for her partnership and friendship. Finally, I thank the defense subcommittee staff for their tireless work on this year’s bill.
Thank you, Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern.
It is a pleasure to appear before the committee today in support of H.R. 4016, the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. I know our time is relatively short, so I will try to be brief.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 36 to 27.
First, I would like to thank Chairman Cole for his leadership and guidance as we have worked through a particularly challenging process this year, given the recent conclusion of the FY25 process and the continuing lack of a detailed defense budget request.
I would also like to thank both Ranking Member McCollum and Ranking Member DeLauro for their continuing friendship and partnership of many years.
As our time is very short today, and everyone is tired, I will seek to be relatively brief.
