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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. This legislation serves as the vehicle to provide funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and funds critical programs regarding national security, military operations abroad, and the health and quality of life for those in the Armed Forces and their families.  After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:

"As I've said before, strong national security begins with a strong defense. Not only does this legislation ensure that the Department of Defense is properly funded, but it also sends a clear message to our adversaries that America's military is fully focused on superiority and lethality. The days of funding DoD programs that distract from our core mission of deterring and destroying the United States' enemies are long gone. I was proud to support this bill that strengthens our nation on the world stage, provides a pay raise for the men and women in uniform, cuts waste, and keeps American citizens safe. I will urge my colleagues in the Senate to do the same," said Congressman Allen.

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026:

• Champions America’s military superiority by:
• Enhancing investments in 5th and 6th generation aircraft.
• Allocating approximately $13 billion for missile defense and space programs to augment and integrate in support of the Golden Dome effort.
• Supporting our close ally Israel by providing $500 million for the Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Programs, and $122.5 million for U.S.-Israel cooperative development programs.
• Cares for our troops and their families by:
• Including an increase of 3.8% in basic pay for all military personnel effective January 1, 2026.
• Continuing historic pay increases enacted in Fiscal Year 2025 for junior enlisted servicemembers.
• Improving quality of life, readiness, and continuity for servicemembers by slowing permanent change of station moves, saving over $662 million.
• Shapes a more efficient and effective Department of Defense by:
• Prioritizing fiscal sanity and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse through codifying both the Department’s cooperation with DOGE and streamlined functions and management improvements at the Pentagon.
• Requiring detailed reporting on the Department’s proposed allocations and expenditures of reconciliation.
• Supports the Trump Administration and mandate from the American people by:
• Codifying President Trump’s executive actions to end discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs by prohibiting funding for DEI efforts and Critical Race Theory.
• Amplifying President Trump’s executive action to restore readiness by prohibiting funding for sex-change surgeries.
•  Advancing prohibitions on funding for abortion-related travel, drag queen shows, and COVID vaccine and mask mandates.