Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Fund the Military and Recognize the Lumbee Tribe in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual bipartisan legislation that sets military policy and authorizes funding for the Department of War (DoW) and other national security programs.
Importantly, it delivers a major win for North Carolina by including one of Congressman Moore’s top priorities, the Lumbee Fairness Act , which grants full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
“For far too long, the Lumbee people have been denied the full recognition and resources they deserve,” said Congressman Moore . “This bill finally delivers justice to the Lumbee, while strengthening our military and ensuring the United States remains the most powerful force for freedom in the world.”
This year’s NDAA advances President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda by investing in our men and women in uniform, revitalizing America’s defense industrial base, and securing our homeland against growing threats.
Read the text of the bill HERE .

Key Background:
*The House passed an initial version of this legislation in September. This final version, agreed to in conference, now awaits approval by the Senate.
CODIFYING PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
The FY26 NDAA carries out President Trump’s commitment to rebuild American strength and deter aggression by codifying all or parts of 15 major executive actions , including:

The bill also codifies 30 key legislative proposals requested by the Trump Administration, including:

AMERICA FIRST WINS
The FY26 NDAA delivers major conservative victories that restore mission focus:

BUDGET SAVINGS & REFORMS
The FY26 NDAA authorizes $900.6 billion in national defense spending — while saving nearly $20 billion through targeted reforms:
The NDAA also advances President Trump’s civil service reforms by modernizing the DoW civilian workforce, promoting skills-based hiring and performance-based advancement, and cutting wasteful red tape.

READY, CAPABLE, AND LETHAL FIGHTING FORCE
The FY26 NDAA ensures the U.S. military remains ready, capable, and lethal by: