{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/bipartisan-defense-spending-passes-with-curtis-support", "BIPARTISAN DEFENSE SPENDING PASSES WITH CURTIS SUPPORT", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "Senate", "UT", "John R. Curtis", "C001114", "www.curtis.senate.gov", "curtis", "https://www.curtis.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John Curtis (R\u2011UT) today released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\u201cI proudly supported the NDAA because it strengthens our military\u2019s readiness, invests in critical capabilities, and delivers real benefits to Utah\u2019s defense community,\u201d said Senator Curtis. \u201cThis bill ensures our armed forces have the tools they need to defend our nation, and it protects and expands the missions that sustain good jobs here at home.\u201d\n\nThe legislation reflects the evolving security landscape and ensures the U.S. remains prepared to deter adversaries like China and Russia while reinforcing vital partnerships with allies, including Taiwan.\n\nUtah Priorities Secured in the FY26 NDAA\n\nReinforces Utah\u2019s role as a national defense hub by supporting missions tied to Hill Air Force Base, depot maintenance, and the state\u2019s defense industrial base\n\nProtects programs vital to Utah\u2019s aerospace and missile defense sectors, preserving jobs and maintaining Utah\u2019s position on the cutting edge of defense innovation\n\nImproves quality of life for Utah military families through pay raises, housing allowance transparency, and support for sustainable military service at home\n\nNational Defense Highlights", 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://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/bipartisan-defense-spending-passes-with-curtis-support"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9244289249181747, "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"}