United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced his support for the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation, which sets policy priorities for the U.S. military, has now passed Congress for 65 consecutive years and will move to President Trump for signature.
Hagerty, who serves on the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, emphasized the bill’s impact on both national security and Tennessee. “Enabling our brave servicemembers to effectively defend our homeland is one of Congress’s most essential responsibilities,” said Senator Hagerty. “This legislation carries out President Trump’s peace through strength agenda, from codifying 15 Executive Orders, to providing additional authorities to support border security efforts, and creating new authorities to revitalize the defense industrial base, growing defense manufacturing jobs in America, and onshoring our defense supply chains. I’m pleased the Senate passed this legislation, which will enable the Volunteer State to remain at the forefront of protecting our Nation and strengthening America’s national security at a pivotal time. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.”
The NDAA includes investments that benefit Tennessee directly. Hagerty highlighted these as critical priorities secured for the state.
Hagerty represents Tennessee as a Republican in the U.S. Senate official website. His office operates district locations across regions such as Chattanooga, Knoxville and Tri-Cities in Tennessee, as well as an office in Washington, D.C., located in the Russell Senate Office Building official website. These offices provide services including constituent casework assistance and federal agency support official website.
He holds positions on several Senate committees: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Foreign Relations; Appropriations; and Rules and Administration official website. He announced these assignments at the start of the 119th Congress official website.
The FY26 NDAA now awaits presidential approval before becoming law.
