Defense: the 2026 defense bill
What they say
His House office says the 2026 defense bill secured wins for the district, starting with language for Fort Huachuca's Electronic Proving Ground.
“This year’s NDAA secures several major wins for our district — including critical language for the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG)”
What the record shows ·
He voted Aye when the House passed its 2026 defense bill, H.R. 3838, 231 to 196 on September 10, 2025 (Roll Call 262), and Yea on the final version, S. 1071, which passed the House 312 to 112 on December 10 (Roll Call 320). It became Public Law 119-60 on December 18, 2025. Section 1546 bars the Army from closing, merging or cutting back its electronic warfare testing until it reports to Congress. Section 1047 lets the Air Force give five retired T-37B trainers to the Arizona Aviation Historical Group. Section 2608 lets it acquire 10 acres for an earlier project at Tucson International Airport.
Limit: The law does not name the Electronic Proving Ground, and it does not show who asked for each section. His votes were on the whole bill.