Husted secures wins for Ohio as National Defense Authorization Act passes Senate

October 9, 2025
“I will continue fighting to ensure our Armed Forces have the tools to win—and that Ohio remains at the heart of America’s renewed strength and pride.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Husted also announced that he helped secure critical funding for Ohio and U.S. military projects in the fiscal year 2026 NDAA.

“Working together is possible—and we were reminded of that tonight when the NDAA passed with bipartisan support,”said Husted.

“America’s military needs aggressive modernization to be prepared for the real and emerging threats posed by our adversaries. With the passage of the NDAA, we are taking an important step in rebuilding our military might, modernizing our forces and standing firmly behind the men and women who defend our freedom. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, America is once again promoting peace through strength. This bill cuts through bureaucratic red tape, invests in innovation and ensures our troops are equipped with Made-in-America technology to meet the threats of today and tomorrow,”Husted added.

“I’m especially proud that Ohio will continue to lead the way in America’s defense,”Husted continued.“This legislation delivers major investments in new infrastructure and technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, advances cutting-edge research at NASA Glenn in Cleveland and strengthens key national defense assets across our state.”

“Peace is preserved through strength, and deterrence is our surest safeguard against war. This bill puts America back on solid footing to deter our adversaries and protect our national interests. I will continue fighting to ensure our Armed Forces have the tools to win—and that Ohio remains at the heart of America’s renewed strength and pride,”concluded Husted.

BACKGROUND

TheNDAAis the annual law that sets the budget and policies for the Pentagon and other defense-related activities.

The FY 2026 NDAA includes a 3.8% pay raise for military members, ensuring their pay remains ahead of inflation.

The inclusion of the below provisions in the NDAA builds on Husted’s support for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, NASA Glenn Research Center and other key national defense-related assets in the state of Ohio.

Husted secured the following Ohio and national wins in the bill:

In July, Husted joined Ohio lawmakers inurgingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth to maintain a four-star general as the commander of Air Force Materiel Command, which is headquartered at WPAFB.

Full text of the bill is availablehere.