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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Floor Speech

By: Mike Rogers

Date: Sept. 9, 2025

Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. 3838.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Chair, the bill before us today carries a different short title than the typical NDAA. It is the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery Act, or SPEED Act. We did that to underscore the very significant reforms this bill makes to the Department's acquisition process.

The Pentagon's current acquisition process is failing our warfighters. It can take 10 years between identifying a need and delivering the capability to the warfighter. By that time, the threat has changed, the costs have ballooned, and the solution is outdated.

The SPEED Act will cut through layers of red tape and deliver for the warfighter at speed and scale. It accelerates the requirements process from nearly 3 years down to 90 days. It streamlines bureaucracy. It prioritizes commercial solutions and fosters an environment where innovation can flourish by removing barriers to entry and bridging the valley of death. It modernizes outdated and overly burdensome regulations that slow delivery and inflate costs.

Most importantly, it drives much-needed cultural change; so no more rewarding paper pushers over problem-solving. The SPEED Act fosters a culture of agility and responsible risk-taking. We worked closely with the administration on this effort, and I am pleased to say they support it.

Fixing acquisitions will go a long way toward ensuring our warfighters are the most capable fighting force on the planet. Properly equipping our warfighters is critical, but so is ensuring that we recruit and retain the best and brightest. Toward that end, the FY26 NDAA continues to make improvements in the quality of life for our servicemembers.

This bill supports the Trump administration's 3.8 percent pay raise for all servicemembers; authorizes nearly $3 billion for construction of barracks, family housing, dining facilities, medical facilities, childcare centers, and schools; prevents the Department from reducing healthcare billets to avoid shortages at medical facilities; and it improves servicemember access to mental health services.

Our committee will continue to make improving the quality of life for servicemembers a priority. We need a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force because the threats our Nation faces, especially those from China, are more complex and challenging than at any point in the last 40 years.

The FY26 NDAA counters the threat from China and ensures mission success in the Indo-Pacific. The bill extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to enhance U.S. posture in the region. It funds the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative by $1 billion, fully funds the military exercises with allies and partners in the region, and it authorizes more than $1.5 billion in critical military construction projects we need to carry out operations in the Pacific.

Furthermore, the bill increases the lethality of our forces to prepare for and deter global threats. The bill authorizes over $22 billion in shipbuilding for additional submarines and surface vessels, $38 billion to ensure air dominance with a new generation of fighters, $15 billion to restore America's arsenal of munitions, and $142 billion to research and development of innovative new technologies our warfighters need to win on future battlefields.

This is a strong, bipartisan bill that delivers for our warfighters and deters our adversaries. It will fundamentally reform the defense acquisition enterprise. It will continue historic improvements in the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families. It will build the ready, capable, and lethal fighting force we need to deter China and other adversaries, and it will deliver on President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda.

Madam Chair, I urge all Members to support it, and I reserve the balance of my time. House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture, Washington, DC, July 30, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Mr.Chairman: This letter confirms our mutual understanding regarding H.R. 3838, the ``SPEED Act.'' Thank you for collaborating with the Committee on Agriculture on the matters within our jurisdiction.

The Committee on Agriculture will forego any further consideration of this bill. However, by forgoing consideration at this time, we do not waive any jurisdiction over any subject matter contained in this or similar legislation. The Committee on Agriculture also reserves the right to seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees, should it become necessary, and ask that you support such a request.

We would appreciate a response to this letter confirming this understanding with respect to H.R. 3838 and request a copy of our letters on this matter be published in the Congressional Record during Floor consideration. Sincerely, Glenn ``GT'' Thompson, Chairman. ____ Committee on Armed Services, House on Representatives, Washington, DC, July 30, 2025. Hon. Glenn ``GT'' Thompson, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Thompson: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Executive and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Agriculture has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Agriculture is not waiving its jurisdiction, Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Appropriations.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Appropriations does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Tom Cole, Chairman. Committee on Appropriations. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Cole: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Appropriations has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Appropriations is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on the Budget, Washington, DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing you concerning H.R. 3838. the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. H.R. 3838, contains provisions that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on the Budget.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important legislation, I am willing to waive the Committee on the Budget's right to a sequential referral. I do so with the mutual understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on the Budget does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matter contained in this or similar legislation, and the Committee will be appropriately consulted and involved as this bill or similar legislation moves forward so that the Committee may address any remaining issues within its jurisdiction. The Committee also reserves the right to seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees to any House-Senate conference convened on this legislation or similar legislation and requests your support if such a request is made.

I would appreciate a response to this letter confirming this understanding with respect to H.R. 3838 and would ask that a copy of our exchange of letters on this matter be included in your committee report and in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of H.R. 3838. I look forward to continuing to work with you as this measure moves through the legislative process. Sincerely, Jodey C. Arrington, Chairman, Committee on the Budget. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Jodey C. Arrington, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Arrington: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on the Budget has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on the Budget is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Education and Workforce, Washington, DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill. I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Education and Workforce does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Tim Walberg, Chairman, Committee on Education and Workforce. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Tim Walberg, Chairman, Committee on Education and Workforce, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Walberg, Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Education and Workforce has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Education and Workforce is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I write to you concerning H.R. 3838. the ``Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act of 2025,'' which is otherwise known as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. While there are provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, I write this letter to notify you that the Committee will forgo action on the bill and waive any sequential referral rights so that it may proceed expeditiously to the House floor for consideration.

This is done with the understanding that the Committee's jurisdictional interests over this and similar legislation are in no way diminished or altered. In addition, the Committee reserves the right to seek conferees on H.R. 3838 and requests your support when such a request is made.

I would appreciate your response confirming this understanding with respect to H.R. 3838 and ask that a copy of our exchange of letters on this matter be included in the committee report on the bill or in the Congressional Record during consideration of the bill on the House floor. Sincerely, Brett Guthrie, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Brett Guthrie, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Guthrie: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Energy and Commerce has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Financial Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, House Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill. I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Financial Services does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, French Hill, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. French Hill, Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Hill: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Financial Services has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Financial Services is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Washington, DC, July 21, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Foreign Affairs does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Brian Mast, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Brian Mast, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Mast, Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Foreign Affairs has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Foreign Affairs is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, August 13, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 3838, the ``Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery Act of 2025'' or the ``SPEED Act.'' There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. The Committee on Homeland Security does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdiction.

I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee which is named to consider such provisions. Finally, I would ask that our exchange of letters be placed in the committee report for H.R. 3838 and in the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Sincerely. Andrew R. Garbarino, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security. ____ Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, August 14, 2025. Hon. Andrew R. Garbarino, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Garbarino: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Homeland Security has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Homeland Security is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on House Administration, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I write concerning H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on House Administration.

In the interest of allowing the bill to proceed expeditiously for floor consideration, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on House Administration does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter in the committee report on H.R. 3838 and in the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Bryan Steil, Chairman, Committee on House Administration. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Bryan Steil, Chairman, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Steil: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on House Administration has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on House Administration is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, July 25, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 29, 2025. Hon. Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Crawford, Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, Washington, DC, July 21, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I write regarding H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Provisions of this bill fall within the Judiciary Committee's Rule X jurisdiction, and I appreciate that you consulted with us on those provisions. The Judiciary Committee agrees that it shall be discharged from further consideration of the bill so that it may proceed expeditiously to the House floor.

The Committee takes this action with the understanding that forgoing further consideration of this measure does not in any way alter the Committee's jurisdiction or waive any future jurisdictional claim over these provisions or their subject matter. We also reserve the right to seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees in the event of a conference with the Senate involving this measure or similar legislation.

I ask that you please include this letter in your committee's report to accompany this legislation or insert this letter in the Congressional Record during consideration of H.R. 3838 on the House floor. I appreciate the cooperative manner in which our committees have worked on this matter, and I look forward to working collaboratively in the future on matters of shared jurisdiction. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Jim Jordan, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Jim Jordan, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Jordan: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on the Judiciary has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on the Judiciary is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources, Washington, DC, July 28, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Mr. Chairman: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Resources.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Natural Resources does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. The Committee on Natural Resources reserves the right to seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees should it become necessary and ask that you support such a request.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Bruce Westerman, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 29, 2025. Hon. Bruce Westerman, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Westerman: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Natural Resources has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Natural Resources is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Washington DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee which is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, James Comer, Chairman, Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. James Comer, Chairman, Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, House of Representatives, Washington DC.

Dear Chairman Comer: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Washington, DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Brian Babin, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Brian Babin, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Babin: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Small Business, Washington, DC, July 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this Committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Small Business does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter in the committee report on H.R. 3838 and in the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Roger Williams, Chairman, Committee on Small Business. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Roger Williams, Chairman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Williams: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Small Business has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Small Business is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Washington, DC, July 23, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 25, 2025. Hon. Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Graves: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Washington, DC, August 18, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In the interest of permitting the Committee on Armed Services to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive consideration of this bill by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill at this time, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs does not waive any future claim on the subject matters in the bill that fall within its jurisdiction and that my Committee will be appropriately consulted on any issues that fall under its jurisdiction. Further, I request that you urge Speaker Johnson to name members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions to ensure that we deliver the best NDAA for our servicemembers and their families.

Please place this letter in the committee report on H.R. 3838 as well as in the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House Floor. Thank you for the continued partnership between our two Committees to improve the lives of active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Sincerely, Mike Bost, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, August 18, 2025. Hon. Mike Bust, Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Bost: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, Washington, DC, July 29, 2025. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington DC.

In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Ways and Means does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.

Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 3838 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Jason Smith, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, July 29, 2025. Hon. Jason Smith, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Smith: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. I agree that the Committee on Ways and Means has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Ways and Means is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I echo the ranking member's comments. This is a very bipartisan product that came out of committee. It is a good product, and it deserves this Chamber's support. He has been a great partner in fashioning what we bring to the floor today.

Madam Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Jackson), chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wittman), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Kelly), my friend and colleague and the chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bacon).

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bergman), who is the chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Fallon), who is the chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. McGuire), an outstanding freshman member of the Armed Services Committee.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson), another outstanding member of the Armed Services Committee.

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Chair, again, all of us are so grateful for the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith in developing the National Defense Authorization Act.

I support the bill, but failure to include urgent provisions for the national security agenda of President Donald Trump amounts to sabotage of the successful Trump policies for peace through strength.

I regret that amendment 535 was not included to repeal the Caesar Act. Repeal promotes President Trump's historic announcement to give Syria a chance after 50 years of murderous, Baathist, socialist dictatorship.

Ambassador Tom Barrack, the very talented envoy for President Trump, is making every effort to support stabilization in Syria to prevent the resurgence of ISIS threatening the region and American families.

I regret that amendment 545, the MEGOBARI Act, was not included. Earlier this year, the House voted 348-42, 90 percent, for the MEGOBARI Act supporting fair elections in the Republic of Georgia. War criminal Putin has rigged elections in Georgia.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman from South Carolina.

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. The Georgian Government has given the port on the Black Sea to the Chinese Communist Party.

Failure to include MEGOBARI only benefits the Chinese Communist Party, undermining President Donald Trump. It is critical that Congress support the Peace Through Strength agenda of President Donald Trump.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, I yield myself the balance of my time.

I first thank my good friend, the ranking member, for his leadership. He has been a great partner in this process, and I am very proud of the work we did together in putting together a bipartisan bill.

I also thank our staff for their outstanding work, as well as the House Legislative Counsel, CBO, the Parliamentarian, and leadership staff on both sides of the aisle.

This is a very important bill. It provides critical authorities to our warfighters that keep us safe.

Mr. Chair, I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, pursuant to House Resolution 682, I offer amendments en bloc.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Nunn).

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Baird).

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, this bipartisan en bloc package is comprised of amendments worked in advance with the ranking member. I thank the Members for their contributions to the NDAA and their commitment to national security.

Mr. Chair, I urge Members to support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, I offer amendment No. 10 as the designee of Mr. Pfluger of Texas.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chairman, the Civilian Marksmanship Program, also known as the CMP, was created in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, who felt too many Americans were, at best, mediocre marksmen. President Roosevelt ordered the Army to work with gun clubs and other civilian groups to improve the country's national defense by teaching marksmanship.

In 1996, Congress established the CMP as a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. These member organizations range from the Army's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, 4-H clubs, Boy Scout groups, summer youth camps, and gun clubs.

This amendment would allocate additional surplus military weapons from the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force to the CMP to further their mission of educating youth on the importance of gun safety and marksmanship activities.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Chair, the gentleman is conflating gun violence statistics at large with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. They not the same thing.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is selling basically antique weapons, surplus weapons, from the various services to collectors who buy them as collectors. The proceeds go into a trust fund that then funds the gun safety and marksmanship training I talked about earlier. It is a very worthwhile program. I urge its support.

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, pursuant to House Resolution 682, I offer amendments en bloc.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Mrs. Biggs).

Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina. Madam Chair, I rise today in strong support of this package because it includes several of my priorities that will directly help our troops, strengthen our national defense, and support American jobs.

One of those is my Made-in-America Defense Act, which ensures more of our military equipment is made right here at home, not overseas. That means more jobs for American workers and stronger partnerships with our allies.

This package also includes my efforts to improve our cyber defense and strengthen our military's readiness so our servicemembers are better equipped, better supported, and always prepared to meet the mission.

These are commonsense steps that put our troops first and make our country stronger.

I am proud to deliver results to South Carolina's Third Congressional District, where we honor our veterans, support our military, and believe in peace through strength.

Madam Chair, I urge adoption of this en bloc amendment.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Fong).

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I, too, support the en bloc package comprised of amendments worked in advance with the ranking member.

I thank the Members for their contributions to the NDAA and their commitment to national security.

I urge Members to support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, pursuant to House Resolution 682, I offer amendments en bloc.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

This bipartisan en bloc package is comprised of amendments worked in advance with the ranking member. I thank the Members for their contributions to the NDAA and their commitment to national security.

I urge Members to support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, pursuant to House Resolution 682, I offer amendments en bloc.
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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, this is a bipartisan en bloc package comprised of amendments worked in advance with the ranking member.

I thank the Members for their contributions to the NDAA and their commitment to national security. I urge Members to support the package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Chair, I move that the Committee do now rise.

The motion was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Rogers of Alabama) having assumed the chair, Ms. Hageman, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, reported that that Committee, having had under consideration the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, had come to no resolution thereon.

Accordingly, the Committee rises.

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