Houston Daily

Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, known as S. 1071. The legislation was passed in the House and is aimed at strengthening the U.S. military and advancing what supporters call President Trump’s “Peace Through Strength” agenda.

Babin commented on his vote, stating, “Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans’ promise of Peace Through Strength by ensuring the U.S. military remains the most lethal and ready force in the world,” said Babin. “The NDAA revitalizes our defense industrial base, improves the quality of life for our servicemembers with a 4% pay raise, expands cutting-edge technologies, and restores merit-based promotions and admissions to our service academies. It also roots out woke ideology, counters antisemitism, and protects America’s economic and national security interests. From strengthening our nuclear deterrent and maritime capabilities to securing our southwest border, this bill equips our military to deter adversaries and protect our homeland. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and House Republicans in delivering this critical legislation to keep America strong and safe.”

Brian Babin has consistently won re-election since first being elected to Congress in 2014. In recent elections, he defeated Dayna Steele in both 2018 and 2024; Jon Haire in 2022; Rashad Lewis in 2020; Michael Cole in 2014; and Hal Ridley Jr. in 2016.