Banks Votes to Pass the FY 2026 NDAA, Delivers Key Wins for IndianaWednesday, December 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting to passFiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Actwith a 77 to 20 vote and deliver key legislative priorities for Indiana.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“Today, I proudly voted to pass the FY2026 NDAA delivering key investments in Indiana that I fought to secure. These wins strengthen our military, support Hoosier job growth, and ensure Indiana remains a leader in national defense and technological innovation.”
Provisions secured by Senator Banks in theFiscal Year 2026National Defense Authorization Act:
Background:
The National Defense AuthorizationActis U.S. federal law that authorizes annual funding for the Department of Defense and sets policies and priorities.
Senator Banks served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is an Afghanistan veteran. He previously served on the Armed Services Committee in the House of Representatives as the representative for Indiana’s third district.
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