National Defense Authorization Act Passes House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. The legislation included several key national defense priorities for South Jersey that Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) fought for. Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA Priorities Secured by Rep. Norcross: Over $618 million for CH-47 helicopters, which will be manufactured by South Jersey workers. Over $2.5 billion for the KC-46 refueler aircraft, which flies out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst. $5 million to Rowan University for research, development, and engineering to enable rapid entry and sustainment in the Arctic and other cold regions being conducted. Required an Army study to on the consequences of ammunition research and development away from Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey. Protected collective bargaining rights for Department of Defense Employees. Protected Buy American principles, American jobs and manufacturing by making sure defense programs continue using U.S.-made parts and materials, keeping our industrial base strong Protected the E-7 Wedgetail program from cancellation, ensuring $800 million in continued investment in this critical airborne warning and control capability. $9.9 million investment to enhance Army command and control for unmanned systems and their defense which will be developed by South Jersey workers. $10 million for research and development of man-portable doppler radars for Army Network Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence (C3I) Technology. $50 million to support U.S.-Israel anti-tunneling cooperation. ###