Disinterment of Remains of Fernando V. Cota From Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas

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Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding time.

Mr. Speaker, I am impressed with our Nation's will to face down potential aggressors. From protecting the shipping lanes in the Red Sea to using sea power to protect our allies to securing our borders and, finally, to projecting power to strike a nuclear-ready Iran, our military continues to be up to the task.

Our servicemembers should be commended on their professionalism and commitment, but we have much more to do to better prepare. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 continues to press needed reform to make our military more lethal and ready.

Accelerating the acquisition cycle, slaying a bloated military construction process, delivering environmental stewardship to communities impacted by PFAS, and providing quality housing for our servicemembers, this bill is essential for keeping trust with our servicemembers and their families.

This bill is laser focused on the future to ensure our forces have the training, maintenance, and equipment to deliver a credible future deterrent that prevents any would-be aggressors.

Undoubtedly, Mr. Speaker, this bill is worthy of your support.

Before I conclude, I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their steadfast support and leadership in delivering this bill.

Our national security is stronger when we can work across the aisle and deliver commonsense outcomes for our Nation. I urge all Members to vote ``yes.''

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