Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key Hirono-led Provisions for Hawaii and Indo-Pacific

~ Within the FY26 NDAA, Hirono secured over $1.1 billion for infrastructure in Hawaii and $10 billion for projects, capabilities, and exercises to support the Indo-Pacific region ~
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, 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, U.S. military servicemembers, and the maintenance and modernization of Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure. Senator Hirono’s provisions include over $1.1 billion for infrastructure projects in Hawaii, $10 billion to support our allies and strengthen deterrence throughout the Indo-Pacific region, and authorizes funding to support a 3.8% pay raise for military servicemembers and DOD civilian employees. The NDAA also secures an additional $25 million for DOD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program to avoid land use conflicts near military installations, address environmental restrictions that would limit military activities, and increase resilience of military installations.
The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 77-20 and now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
“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. Additionally, I am proud of the fact that this bill does not provide DOD with any additional authority to condemn state land, despite a last-minute push by the Army. Instead, it includes language encouraging the Army to fully develop and communicate its plans for the leased training lands to all stakeholders and work in good faith with the state of Hawaii and Congress going forward. While it’s unfortunate Republicans chose to force through partisan provisions that will undermine national security just to advance their far-right agenda, I will continue working with my colleagues to ensure the DOD continues to support its servicemembers and their families, while holding this regime accountable for its decisions that may threaten our international partnerships or hinder our national security.”
As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Senator Hirono has made modernizing DOD infrastructure in Hawaii and across the country a top priority. This year’s 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 FY 2026 NDAA includes several of Senator Hirono’s key priorities including:
Delivers for Hawaii
Invests in Critical Infrastructure
Supports People
Strengthens Our Ability to Protect the Indo-Pacific Region
Prioritizes Sustainability and the Environment
Holds this Administration Accountable
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