House Passes $848B FY26 NDAA With Ukraine Aid Protections

The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) has passed the House, authorizing $848 billion for defense and focusing on speeding up defense procurement, supporting military aid to Ukraine, and addressing culture war issues. Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the bill as a fulfillment of President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda, emphasizing the codification of 15 executive orders, ending woke ideology at the Pentagon, securing the border, and revitalizing the defense industrial base. Despite partisan disagreements, particularly from Democrats who opposed certain amendments and criticized blocked debates, the NDAA received bipartisan support on key issues such as funding for Ukraine and Taiwan security. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the legislation for strengthening national security and called for policies that simplify Pentagon-business collaborations. Senate leaders, including Senator Deb Fischer, have urged swift passage of the NDAA, underscoring the importance of investing in service members, modernization of nuclear deterrence, and addressing global threats, particularly from China and Russia. The overall consensus among supporters is that the NDAA is essential to maintain military strength and national security in a challenging global environment.