National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Congress

Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill

The $901 billion bill included a military pay increase, Ukraine aid, construction funding for Alabama bases and rollbacks of Pentagon diversity initiatives.

Alex Jobin

December 22, 2025

House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama

The legislation, authorizing $895.2 billion in defense spending, emphasizes enhancing the quality of life for service members.

December 12, 2024

Rep. Sewell votes for 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

It includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all other service members.

December 12, 2024

Sen. Britt votes for National Defense Authorization Act

The two chambers are expected to take the bill to a Conference Committee to work out differences.

July 31, 2023

Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the military.

December 9, 2022

Moore, Brooks vote against the House version of the NDAA

The NDAA sets policy for our nation’s defense.

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2021

House Armed Services Committee amendment adds $25 billion to defense budget

The committee passed the NDAA with a Congressman Mike Rogers amendment that allows the topline of the budget to increase up to 3 percent for inflation.

Brandon Moseley

September 2, 2021

Jones to introduce bill to boost diversity and inclusion in military

Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday announced he’ll introduce legislation to improve diversity and inclusion in the U.S. military. “Although we’ve made progress, there is still work to be done to ensure that our military fosters an inclusive environment that can attract, retain, and advance our nation’s top talent. I am proud to lead this … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 27, 2020

Sen. Jones: Millions for Alabama priorities in annual defense bill

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday highlighted how the latest National Defense Authorization Act could positively impact Alabama service members, state universities and businesses that work with the U.S. military. The fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approved on Thursday by the Senate Armed Services Committee, now goes before the full Senate for … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 11, 2020

Opinion

Two big things you may have missed

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I understand why people are so frustrated with politics these days. The American people want action, and it may not seem like much is actually getting accomplished. I share those concerns, but my frustration is not connected to my work in the House of Representatives. Despite the media’s infatuation with … Continued

Bradley Byrne

November 27, 2017