Reed Statement on FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that they have filedS. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).
Senator Reed issued the following statement after filing the bill:
“This year’s National Defense Authorization Act represents a strong, bipartisan commitment to ensuring our military remains focused on its core mission: defending the United States against the growing threats we face around the world. From strategic competition with China and Russia to emerging dangers in cyberspace and space, this bill equips our forces to meet today’s challenges with strength and resolve.
“This legislation also restores important guardrails for the Department of Defense and reaffirms the military’s independence and professionalism. It ensures resources are directed toward real national security priorities, not partisan agendas. I’m proud to have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this done, and to ensure that America’s military remains strong, focused, and worthy of the trust the American people place in it.”
The FY26 NDAA authorizes $879 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) and $35 billion for national security programs within the Department of Energy (DOE).
Highlights include:
Oversight of the Trump Administration:
View the bill text of the SASC-passed FY26 NDAA.
View the executive summary of the FY26 NDAA.