Kelly votes for National Defense Authorization Act, supports pay raise for service members

WASHINGTON, D.C. --  Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual comprehensive package of legislation that supports American defense and military service members.

The FY2026 NDAA includes a 3.8% pay raise for all service members, supports President Trump’s Golden Dome for America initiative, and authorizes President Trump’s budget request of over $1 billion to fight drug trafficking, among other priorities.

"This year's NDAA once again fulfills our America First commitment to protect our homeland and support our service members," said Rep. Kelly. "This comprehensive defense legislation ensures we are strengthening our military both for today and for years to come."

BACKGROUND

The FY26 NDAA fully funds our national defense while cutting costs and improving efficiency, including:

• The FY26 NDAA supports the Trump Administration’s budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
• Authorizes $900 billion for national defense discretionary programs. The FY26 NDAA saves taxpayers over $20 billion, including DOGE-initiated savings assumed in President Trump’s budget request.
• Saves taxpayers over $20 billion by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons systems, and unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy.
• Fully supports President Trump’s top priorities, including the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships, and autonomous systems.

Learn more about the NDAA here.