Congresswoman Dina Titus today supported the final 2026 National Defense Authorization Act following bipartisan, bicameral discussions that resulted in this compromise text.

“While the 2026 NDAA does not include everything I have supported, it does contain provisions of my RESTRAIN Act to block President Trump from reigniting an international arms race with his plans to resume nuclear testing, which would damage our environment and put Nevadans at risk for toxic radiation,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Trump’s plans would also give Russia and China an excuse to resume testing and ramp up their nuclear arsenals, weakening our nuclear deterrence and security.”

Congresswoman Titus also noted that the NDAA rebukes Trump by supporting European allies and strengthening US security initiatives in Europe and elsewhere: authorizing $400 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative; providing funding for the Baltic Security Initiative and Taiwan Security Initiative; instituting caps on the removal of troops from the U.S. European Command; and restricting the administration’s ability to recognize Russian sovereignty over internationally recognized Ukrainian territory.

“This sends a message that we will stand by our allies, not abandon them,”
the Congresswoman continued. “I am disappointed, however, that the NDAA does not provide adequate support for our diplomatic professionals who are ensuring peace through diplomacy.”

In addition, the bill makes important upgrades to troops’ well-being by including $1.5 billion for barracks, dormitories, and child development centers; authorizing a 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel; and expanding access to food on military installations for service members and their families. Moreover, most of the anti-LGBTQ provisions inserted by the Republican-controlled House were removed. “All of our soldiers should be treated equally,” the Congresswoman said.

Rep. Titus introduced several amendments to the bill that would prohibit the VA from requiring evidence of a certain dose of radiation to determine if a veteran is considered radiation-exposed for the purposes of “presumptive benefits,” authorize the Department of State to submit an Unfunded Priorities List to Congress as the DOD does, direct the Secretary of State to establish a Red Team Capability at the State Department to inform the Department's crisis response and contingency planning, extend the waiver renewal period for the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus from one year to five years, and require certification that any arms sales to the Republic of Turkey will adversely impact Israel's Qualitative Military Edge. Unfortunately, these were not included in the compromise bill.