Discussion · House of Representatives
Jennifer A. Kiggans Republican
“I want Congress to pass this defense bill. It raises pay for service members by up to 7 percent and buys the ships, planes, and weapons our military needs. It also improves healthcare, expands childcare, and supports military families.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. As a Navy veteran, former helicopter pilot, Navy spouse, and Navy mom, I know our military is only as strong as the men and women who serve. This bill puts our warfighters first by supporting a pay raise of up to 7 percent and providing them with the training, equipment, and resources they need to fight, win, and return home safely. It strengthens American airpower, rebuilds our munitions stockpiles, advances unmanned and next-generation technologies, and invests in ships the Navy needs. It also supports American shipbuilders, ship repair professionals, aviators, and maintainers who keep our fleet at sea and our aircraft in the sky. I am proud that my provisions will accelerate the development of American-made unmanned surface vessels, bring greater transparency to TRICARE, fight to protect pharmacy choice, expand access to childcare, and improve military nursing staff shortages. This bill delivers peace through strength for our military, for our families, and for Virginia’s Second Congressional District and Hampton Roads. Mr. Chair, I urge its passage.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. As a Navy veteran, former helicopter pilot, Navy spouse, and Navy mom, I know our military is only as strong as the men and women who serve. This bill puts our warfighters first by supporting a pay raise of up to 7 percent and providing them with the training, equipment, and resources they need to fight, win, and return home safely. It strengthens American airpower, rebuilds our munitions stockpiles, advances unmanned and next-generation technologies, and invests in ships the Navy needs. It also supports American shipbuilders, ship repair professionals, aviators, and maintainers who keep our fleet at sea and our aircraft in the sky. I am proud that my provisions will accelerate the development of American-made unmanned surface vessels, bring greater transparency to TRICARE, fight to protect pharmacy choice, expand access to childcare, and improve military nursing staff shortages. This bill delivers peace through strength for our military, for our families, and for Virginia’s Second Congressional District and Hampton Roads. Mr. Chair, I urge its passage.