{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2470", "Rep. Jackson Celebrates Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Ronny Jackson", "J000304", "jackson.house.gov", "jackson", "https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated final House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). The bill is expected to soon be passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Rep. Jackson is proud to have secured big wins for Texas\u2019 Thirteenth Congressional District in the final version of the FY26 NDAA.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to deliver big wins for Texas Thirteen in this year\u2019s NDAA, including the acceleration of FLRAA production in Amarillo and long-overdue modernization efforts at the Pantex Plant\u201d, said Rep. Ronny Jackson. \u201cThese provisions strengthen our warfighters, bolster America\u2019s national security, and support the skilled workforce that keeps my district at the forefront of our nation\u2019s defense.\u201d\n\nRep. Ronny Jackson\u2019s Included Provisions\n\nSection 863: Authorizes Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Initiative\n\nAs Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, this was Rep. Ronny Jackson\u2019s leading initiative to support our nation\u2019s Special Operations Forces. Aligned with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth\u2019s push to improve defense acquisition, this 5-year pilot program gives U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) the authority to rapidly acquire and field emerging technologies. Backed by an additional $100 million in President Trump\u2019s One Big Beautiful Bill, it ensures our warfighters get the right tools quickly, right when they need them.\n\nSection 113: Authorization to Initiate Early Production of Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft\n\nThis provision speeds up delivery of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft by allowing the Army Secretary to enter early procurement contracts ahead of full-rate production. This aligns with the accelerated timeline supported by the Army, helping to stabilize and retain the specialized workforce and industrial base at Bell\u2019s Amarillo facility.\n\nSection 224: Establishment of National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute\n\nThis institute will drive key defense technologies, workforce development, and advanced AI applications to strengthen America\u2019s security and expand collaboration between the Department of War, academic institutions, and the defense industry. The provision allows the institute to be located at a senior military college, making Texas A&M University a strong contender to host it.\n\nStatement of Managers Report: Plan to Modernize Nuclear Security Enterprise\n\nThis provision strengthens America\u2019s nuclear deterrent by accelerating key infrastructure projects that allow the National Nuclear Security Administration to modernize assembly and disassembly operations at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo. It also requires that this work move in tandem with the modernization of high-explosives capabilities, including continued construction of the High Explosives Synthesis Formulation and Production facility to support updated weapons production needs.\n\nTopline Wins\n\nCodifies all or parts of 15 of President Trump\u2019s Executive Orders\n\nCodifies 30 legislative proposals requested by the Trump Administration\n\nSaves taxpayers nearly $20 billion\n\nCarries out President Trump\u2019s efforts to improve the quality of life for our servicemembers with a 3.8% pay raise and improved benefits for military families\n\nAuthorizes over $1 billion to fight drug trafficking and support Counter Narcotics operations\n\nFully supports President Trump\u2019s top priorities, including the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships, and autonomous systems\n\nAuthorizes, funds, and creates new authorities to meet President Trump\u2019s goal of revitalizing the defense industrial base, growing defense manufacturing jobs in America, and onshoring our defense supply chains\n\nCodifies President Trump\u2019s EO to promote energy independence and utilize new nuclear power technologies", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://jackson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2470"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5992801636457443, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}