Cammack Votes to Pass FY2026 NDAA
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
“This year’s NDAA not only strengthens our national defense—it delivers real solutions to the challenges Americans face at home and abroad. By securing our supply chains, boosting cybersecurity, advancing cutting-edge research at universities, and cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, we’re giving our service members the tools they need while protecting our communities," said Congresswoman Cammack. "I’m proud that nine of my amendments were included in this year’s bill, and I remain committed to ensuring America stays strong, secure, and ready to meet any challenge.”
Background:
The FY26 NDAA includes Congresswoman Cammack’s amendments to secure defense and medical supply chains, bolster cybersecurity and advanced technology research, improve accountability and readiness within the Department of Defense, and strengthen interagency efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking. These provisions specifically address:
- Supply Chain & Industrial Base Security
- GAO study on Chinese-sourced materials in munitions, microelectronics, and energy storage.
- DoD assessment of vulnerabilities in medical supply chains, including Chinese APIs and devices.
- Cybersecurity & Technology
- Expanding NSA support to share cyber threat intelligence with the defense and telecom sectors.
- Requiring a DoD report on cyber training interoperability and potential for a unified cyber academy.
- Directing DoD to prioritize university partnerships in advanced research areas like hypersonics, biotech, and AI.
- Defense Accountability & Readiness
- Establishing a timeline and annual reporting requirement for the Department of Defense to achieve a clean audit.
- Directing a report on Navy aviation maintenance backlogs and aircraft availability, with attention to Florida bases.
- Requiring a DoD/FEMA report on National Guard equipment shortfalls and disaster response capabilities.
- Counter-Narcotics & Interagency Cooperation
- Expanding DoD coordination with HHS and DOJ on fentanyl operations and precursor chemical monitoring.
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