U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington lauded a House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a record $160 million investment for Dyess Air Force Base – $40 million more than last year’s record funding and the third consecutive year Arrington has secured the largest investment in the base’s history.
“The first and foremost responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. Congress must ensure our military remains the most capable, lethal, and technologically advanced fighting force in the world,” said Arrington.
“The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act rebuilds America’s military by modernizing our defense industrial base, replenishing critical weapons stockpiles, strengthening our nuclear deterrent, advancing nextgeneration technologies, and ensuring our servicemem-bers have the resources they need to accomplish every mission. It also continues the important work of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within the Department of War.
“I am especially proud that this legislation secures a record $160 million investment in Dyess Air Force Base - $40 million more than last year’s recordbreaking NDAA investment in Dyess – to continue preparing for the arrival of the B-21 Raider in the Big Country.
Arrington said the bill also includes his Smitty Check Act to improve the care of injured and ill servicemembers, along with two amendments he authored to strengthen oversight of foreign investments near U.S. military installations and expand access to anonymous telehealth services for veterans.
“I am proud to support this legislation, and I will never stop fighting to ensure the brave men and women serving at Dyess Air Force Base and all throughout our Armed Forces have the resources they need to defend our nation and keep America’s military the most capable and most lethal fighting force in the world,” said Arrington.
The FY27 NDAA provides $160 million for Dyess Air Force Base – the largest investment in its history, $40 million more than last year’s record amount which was four times the previous year’s record amount. The legislation included $63 million for B-21 Flight Simulator Facility. $74 million for B-21 Low Observable Corrosion Control Facility, and $23 million for B-21 Utilities Site improvements.
Additionally, the FY27 NDAA rebuilds depleted stockpiles by providing the authorities and resources required to expedite the production and acquisition of munitions and key warfighting capabilities.
Servicemembers will see a 5% to 7% pay raised and improvements in housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
According to Arrington, the FY27 NDAA invests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as well as ensuring U.S. warfighters have the capabilities needed to prevail in future conflicts by accelerating innovation and prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonic and autonomous systems.
Arrington added the bill builds on progress made in FY26 to streamline DoW operations and cut billions in wasteful programs and stands up a new task force and provides necessary resources to achieve a full and clean audit.