Rep. Tokuda Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act

Rep. Tokuda Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda Skip to content Close Home About Biography Our District Votes And Legislation Committees & Caucuses Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus Bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus Services Help With A Federal Agency Tours And Tickets Internships Flags Art Competition Commendations and Greetings Military Service Academy Nominations Funding Requests Grant Applications Events Know Your Rights Disaster Assistance Programs for Flooding Victims Community Resources and Flood Response Guidance Media Op-Eds Press Releases In The News Videos Contact Email Me Scheduling Request Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Website Problem Close SEARCH Congresswoman Jill Tokuda About Biography Our District Votes And Legislation Committees & Caucuses Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus Bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus Services Help With A Federal Agency Tours And Tickets Internships Flags Art Competition Commendations and Greetings Military Service Academy Nominations Funding Requests Grant Applications Events Know Your Rights Disaster Assistance Programs for Flooding Victims Community Resources and Flood Response Guidance Media Op-Eds Press Releases In The News Videos Contact Email Me Scheduling Request Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Website Problem Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Home Media Press Releases September 10, 2025 Rep. Tokuda Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-196. “When the Armed Services Committee reported out this year’s NDAA, it was a strong, bipartisan bill that included real investments in housing, healthcare, and national security that I was proud to support. But for the third year in a row, House Republicans have chosen to completely hijack this committee’s bipartisan work on the National Defense Authorization Act by forcing through divisive, poison pill provisions and shutting down debate on the issues that truly matter to our troops and veterans. I submitted ten amendments focused on improving national security and the quality of life of our service members, such as strengthening military housing, standing up to China, supporting Native Hawaiian veterans, and holding sexual predators accountable. Not one made it in. This isn’t just a procedural failure, it’s a betrayal of our oath, a failure of oversight, and a disservice to our service members and their families who rely on us to protect their interests. We owe them respect, integrity, and serious leadership—not political theatrics or culture-war stunts. I will continue fighting to retain the bipartisan provisions that we crafted to support our service members and their families while stripping out the dangerous partisan amendments that have no place in a bill this critical to our national defense.” Footage of Rep. Tokuda discussing the bill on the House Floor can be viewed here . ### Print Email Share Tweet Previous Article Next Article About Services Media Contact Privacy Policy Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo