Cortez Masto Delivers for National Security, Veterans, and LAW Enforcement, Secures Future Funding for Nevada Military Installations

Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) advanced policies that will protect America’s national security, secure funding to military installations across Nevada, and support Nevada’s veterans and law enforcement officers. These victories were included in theNational Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA), which passed the Senate today and now heads to the President’s desk for signature.
“As Nevada’s voice in Congress, I have made it my mission to fight for the support and resources our brave service members need to keep us safe,”said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to have secured critical funding and support for Nevada, while also leading the charge to stay ahead of our adversaries in the race to develop cutting-edge technologies like AI and semiconductors. I look forward to this bill being signed into law as soon as possible.”
The FY26NDAAincludes provisions Senator Cortez Masto drafted to safeguard the United States’ national security by prohibiting U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, Iran, Venezuela, Russia, and other foreign entities of concern. Prohibited technologies include advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, quantum computers, materials used in hypersonic systems, and other military technologies.This legislation was modeled after Cortez Masto’sFIGHT China Act,which she introduced earlier this year alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).
Additionally, the bill includes a 3.8 percent pay raise for service members. It makes it easier for state veterans’ departments to get in touch with service members leaving active-duty status about their benefits and requires the Secretary of Defense to hire more special education teachers at Department of Defense Education Activity schools.It also includes:

Cortez Masto also secured the followingNevada priorities in theNDAA:

Senator Cortez Masto is a champion for our service members and veterans. Cortez Masto passed herBrian Neuman Actto remove roadblocks for disabled veterans accessing their benefits. She passed thePACT Actto ensure veterans suffering from toxic exposure in the line of duty get the medical care they need and worked across the aisle to get legislation helping veterans exposed toAgent Orangeandexpanding benefits for women veteranssigned into law.
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