House Passes Annual Defense Funding Bill, Rep. Moore Votes “Yes”

July 18, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 . Congressman Riley M. Moore, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted “Yes” on the bill. The legislation provides $831.5 billion for annual military expenses, including operations and maintenance; personnel; procurement; and research, development, test, and evaluation. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: “This defense funding bill makes critical investments to rebuild our military and prioritizes lethality after years of distraction with extreme left-wing ideology. I was proud to vote ‘Yes.’ “The legislation ensures a 21st-century military by modernizing our nuclear triad, investing in hypersonics, propping up the Golden Dome, and developing the next generation of fighter aircraft. It also supports our troops by providing a 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel. “Our bill supports President Trump’s broader strategic vision of peace through strength. With it, we’re sending a clear message to our adversaries abroad: the days of prioritizing DEI trainings, drag queen shows on ships, transgender surgeries for troops, and funding abortion-related travel are over. From here on out, our sole focus is warfighting.” ### Issues : Congress Armed Forces & Veterans