Rep. Mann Votes to Support American Troops, Strengthen National Security

Image July 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for U.S. national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation’s service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote. “Freedom is not free, and we have a duty to support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to defend it,” said Rep. Mann. “This year’s NDAA advances peace through strength by building a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force and codifying key elements of President Trump’s America First defense agenda. I was proud to support the men and women serving at Fort Riley and around the globe by voting to give servicemembers a pay raise, revitalize our defense industrial base, rebuild depleted stockpiles, restore our warfighting capabilities, and strengthen deterrence against adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. I am proud to stand with our military. God bless our troops.” The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Expedites the production and acquisition of munitions, rebuilding our depleted stockpiles. Strengthens American nuclear deterrence and invests in innovative missile defense systems. Provides all servicemembers with a pay raise while improving housing, education, and access to childcare for all military families. Advances 65 of President Trump's executive orders and Legislative Proposals to efficiently build a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force. Streamlines Department of War operations and cuts nearly $30 billion in wasteful programs. ### For more information on Rep. Mann visit www.mann.house.gov Issues : Defense