{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-votes-pass-fy26-ndaa-securing-major-wins-upstate-new", "Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA, Securing Major Wins for Upstate New York\u2019s Military Communities", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "NY", "Claudia Tenney", "T000478", "tenney.house.gov", "tenney", "https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that strengthens America\u2019s national defense, advances President Trump\u2019s peace through strength agenda, and secures critical investments for Upstate New York\u2019s servicemembers, bases, and defense workers.\n\n\u201cThis year\u2019s NDAA strengthens our military at a critical moment as threats from China, Iran, Russia, and terrorist groups rise,\u201d said Congresswoman Tenney. \u201cIt restores accountability and merit, dismantles wasteful DEI bureaucracies, and ensures promotions are based on performance. The bill protects taxpayers by cutting nearly $20 billion in ineffective programs while supporting President Trump\u2019s 3.8 percent pay raise for our servicemembers. It rebuilds readiness, revitalizes our industrial base, secures the southern border, and gives our troops the tools to deter any adversary.\u201d\n\n\u201cJust as important, this legislation delivers real results for Upstate New York such as beginning the recapitalization of the New York Air National Guard\u2019s LC-130 fleet, building the new Combined Operations Facility at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, design funds for upgrades at Fort Drum, and investing in the New York National Guard. The NDAA will bring critical resources home to our region. These investments support local jobs, enhance our national defense capabilities, and reaffirm the indispensable role our communities play in keeping America safe. This is a strong step forward for our servicemembers, our state, and our nation.\u201d\n\nKey Upstate New York Defense Priorities Secured by Rep. Tenney in the FY26 NDAA:\n\n$200 million for the LC-130 polar aircraft recapitalization project to modernize the unique fleet flown by the New York Air National Guard\u2019s 109th Airlift Wing and sustain critical Arctic and Antarctic missions.\n\n$54 million for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to construct a new Combined Operations Facility that will improve mission readiness and support our airmen.\n\n$20.3 million for Fort Drum, including:\n\n$9.5 million for aircraft maintenance hanger addition design.\n\n$8.3 million for design of Operational Readiness Transient Training Barracks design.\n\n$2.5 million for Range 41C automated record fire and range design to improve training capabilities for the 10th Mountain Division.\n\n$90 million for the New York National Guard to construct a new readiness center and headquarters for the 42nd Infantry Division, enhancing readiness and resilience for New York\u2019s Guard soldiers.\n\nHighlights of the FY26 NDAA:\n\nStrengthens America\u2019s national defense by authorizing $900.6 billion to counter threats from China, Iran, Russia, and terrorist organizations.\n\nCodifies core elements of President Trump\u2019s national security agenda, rebuilding a lethal, merit-based military and eliminating wasteful DEI bureaucracies.\n\nSupports a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, childcare, healthcare, and overall quality of life for military families.\n\nSaves taxpayers nearly $20 billion by cutting ineffective climate programs, rolling back DEI spending, reducing bureaucracy, and retiring outdated systems.\n\nStrengthens border security by fully funding National Guard and active-duty deployments to assist Border Patrol and enforce National Defense Areas.\n\nExpands counter-narcotics operations with over $1 billion to disrupt drug trafficking networks and support National Guard missions.\n\nRevitalizes the defense industrial base, strengthens domestic manufacturing, and accelerates delivery of cutting-edge warfighting technologies.\n\nProtects essential airpower by preventing unnecessary retirement of key aircraft, including C-130s, A-10s, F-15Es, E-3s, RQ-4s, and Grey Eagles.\n\nAdvances missile defense and nuclear modernization under President Trump\u2019s Golden Dome initiative, ensuring unmatched U.S. deterrence.\n\nAccelerates shipbuilding, space modernization, and programs needed to counter China and deter authoritarian aggression.\n\nProvides unprecedented support for Israel, reinforcing America\u2019s commitment to its most vital ally in the Middle East.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "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://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-votes-pass-fy26-ndaa-securing-major-wins-upstate-new"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8985542226582766, "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"}