Kelly amendments supporting American military, defense projects included in Appropriations package

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026," which includes three critical amendments led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) to provide funding for cutting-edge military technology and projects. 

The measure was approved by a vote of 221 to 209.

These amendments include:

• $10 million for the Army’s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation account, specifically the Advanced Surface Machinery Systems.
• $10 million for Defense Wide Research, Development, Test and Evaluation account, Specifically the Defense Critical Alloy Production Capacity Expansion program.
• $10 million for Defense Wide Research, Development Test and Evaluation account, Robotics and Automation Manufacturing.

"Supporting the great men and women of our military is of utmost importance," said Rep. Kelly. "This funding invests in the future of our military and critical technology that will keep America competitive with militaries around the world, including China."

Learn more about the legislation here.

Rep. Kelly has previously highlighted China's growing naval fleet and the importance of American military readiness in his January 2024 Newsweek op-ed, "Trump is Right About Panama Canal."