Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act Containing Over $10 Billion in Hirono-Led Provisions to Strengthen National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the U.S. Senate, securing several key provisions for Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific region. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, the Senator has made modernizing Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure in Hawaii and across the country a top priority. The Senate-passed NDAA includes numerous provisions secured by Senator Hirono focused on infrastructure; delivering for communities in Hawaii; supporting servicemembers and their families; and prioritizing sustainability within the DOD. The bill will now be conferenced with the NDAA passed by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year.
“Investments in DOD infrastructure, military readiness, and support for our servicemembers are all crucial to bolstering our national security,”said Senator Hirono.“This year’s NDAA makes those critical investments, including funding to facilitate the permanent closure of Red Hill, as well as over $1.1 billion to support infrastructure projects in Hawaii. My provisions also prioritize the wellbeing of our servicemembers by securing raises for servicemembers and civilian employees, protecting workers from job cuts, and helping to reunite veterans with their family members. I’ll continue working to advance these key priorities, and strengthen our defenses in the Indo-Pacific, while holding this regime accountable for its decisions that may threaten our international partnerships or hinder our national security.”
The FY 2026 NDAA includes several of Senator Hirono’s key priorities that will:
Deliver for Hawaii:
Invest in Critical Infrastructure:
Support People:
Strengthen Our Ability to Protect the Indo-Pacific Region:
Prioritize Sustainability and the Environment:
Hold this Administration Accountable:
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