Wittman Secures Wins in 2026 Defense Appropriations Legislation
million for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Advances drone defense capabilities by allocating $5 million for the Counter
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Congressmen Wittman and Ryan's “Defense Modernization Caucus” Delivers Critical Wins for Defense Innovation Ecosystem in NDAA
commercial sensor networks to support Air Force counter-drone base protection capabilities Accelerate the DoD’s counter-unmanned
House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
acquisitions, deploying advanced nuclear energy, and unleashing American drone dominance. Fully supports President Trump’s priority programs, including … Blackhawks. Enhances force protection and counter-drone authorities, establishes a new interagency task force to coordinate counter
Wittman Secures Wins for Virginia in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
production, advances in resilient nuclear energy and counter-drone technologies, and improvements in servicemember pay and resources, which … integrate civilian sensor networks with Air Force counter-drone capabilities to defend U.S. bases, created in response
Wittman Releases Statement Following Final Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
adversaries. “This legislation makes critical investments in counter-drone systems, authorizes critical funds for the development, procurement … which will lead, advocate, and coordinate all counter-drone activities at the Department Creates a pilot program
Wittman House Floor Remarks in Support of Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
fully funds the President’s request for counter-drone systems, improves force protection from drones at home … responsible for coordinating all Department efforts to counter drones now and in the future. Among the NDAA
Wittman Supports House Passage of FY26 NDAA
purpose to rapidly expand the domestic drone industrial base and directs the Secretary of Defense to make
Rep. McGuire Votes for House Passage of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Fully funds President Trump’s request for counter-drone systems. Includes critical language highlighting the need for Project
Rep. Kiggans’ Bill Clears Flight Path for Civilian Drone Use
President Trump’s Executive Order on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance.” Rep. Kiggans said, “Technology is evolving rapidly … regulations to keep up. Under current law, civilian drone use is inhibited by a beyond visual line
Wittman Supports Legislation That Strengthens National Defense and Supports Virginia Shipbuilding
goals of Executive Order 14307, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance.” Recognizes that the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue … purpose to rapidly expand the domestic drone industrial base and directs the Secretary of Defense to make
Wittman Joins Effort to Support Drones for First Responders Act, Bolster U.S. Drone Industry and National Security
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act , legislation designed to strengthen … drone industry, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, and enhance national security. The Drones for First Responders
Wittman Leads Hearing on Urgent Gaps in Drone and Counter-Drone Capabilities
close capability gaps in both deploying small drones and defending against them. “As we have seen across … Ukraine to the ongoing conflict in Israel, drones are redefining the character of warfare as we know
Kiggans Cracks Down on Drone Surveillance of U.S. Defense Sites
Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Drone Espionage Act, a bill that protects our national security … making it illegal to take drone video footage of national defense sites. Specifically, this bill would update
Rep. John McGuire and Rep. Juan Ciscomani Pen Inter-Agency Letter Regarding Drones at the Border
Southern Border. Unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, are being increasingly utilized by cartels and pose countless … operations should the cartels attempt a drone attack on U.S. service members or federal law enforcement.” Read