WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The FY27 NDAA authorizes full funding for America’s national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and supports the Trump Administration’s Peace through Strength agenda.
“Our nation is at a critical time where there is a pressing demand to rebuild our military, support our troops, and deter our adversaries,” said Rep. Simpson. “I’m pleased to see that the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act addresses these needs and continues to build on the peace through strength agenda. Improving our servicemembers’ quality of life, strengthening our national defense, and supporting the brave men and women who serve are some of my top priorities in Congress. I was proud to support this must-pass legislation.”
Highlights of the bill include:
- Authorizes $1.15 trillion in national defense discretionary spending to revitalize our defense industrial base, strengthen American deterrence, and support our service members.
- Provides a 5% to 7% pay raise for all service members while improving military housing, education, childcare access, and quality of life.
- Advancing over 65 of President Trump’s Executive Orders and Legislative Proposals by fully authorizing his top defense priorities.
- Fully funds the deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops in support of Border Patrol activities at the southwest border.
- Counters threats to our national security from state sponsors of terror, foreign terrorist organizations, and other adversaries.
- Saves taxpayers over $30 billion.
The FY27 NDAA was approved with a vote of 216 to 212.
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About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
