U.S. Representative Austin Scott, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following its passage out of committee with a vote of 55-2. The NDAA outlines Department of Defense policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs.
“Georgia’s military installations play a key role in implementing President Donald Trump’s strategy of Peace Through Strength,” Rep. Scott stated. “The FY26 NDAA strengthens the U.S. military and enhances the quality of life for our warfighters and their families.”
Chairman Mike Rogers praised Congressman Scott’s leadership in ensuring resources and support for servicemembers, particularly those at Robins and Moody Air Force Bases.
Rep. Scott successfully had 18 amendments adopted during the HASC markup, with an additional 10 included in the base text of the bill. Key provisions include allowing retired military personnel to serve as civilians at Robins Air Force Base without a waiver and extending authority for depot working capital funds at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.
Retired Brig Gen John Kubinec commended these provisions as critical for talent access and infrastructure modernization at Robins AFB.
An amendment authored by Rep. Scott delays the full retirement of A-10C “Warthog” aircraft based at Moody Air Force Base, requiring a minimum of 96 A-10 aircraft in FY26 to maintain combat readiness.
Dr. Lucy R. Greene highlighted that this amendment minimizes operational risk during the transition from A-10s to F-35s.
Additional amendments include extending intergovernmental support agreements at Moody AFB until September 2030, establishing supplemental insurance options for service personnel, renaming Fort Gordon as Fort Shughart Gordon, strengthening deterrence against Russia in the Baltics, expanding training in space domain awareness, enhancing oversight of U.S. Africa Command, and other measures supporting military operations and heritage preservation.
