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Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

What I saw was one of the most troubling things I’ve seen in public service.

These two survivors were in no position to continue the fight. It was deeply disturbing.

Democrats warned they might stall the NDAA over Trump’s domestic troop deployments until Wicker agreed to hold a public hearing, a key Smith priority.([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-considers-must-pass-defense-policy-bill-that-would-top-trumps-2025-12-08/))

Stories

House’s $900 billion defense bill ties troop raise, Ukraine aid and a boat-strike backlash

Rule Changes

Continues pressing for transparency on boat strikes despite Rogers closing House probe; supports NDAA passage but demands accountability.

President Trump signed a nearly $901 billion defense bill into law on December 18, 2025, cementing the 65th consecutive year Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. It delivers troops a 3.8% pay raise and locks in $800 million for Ukraine weapons over two years.

Updated 6 days ago

Record $901 billion US defense bill tests Trump-era military priorities and Ukraine commitment

Rule Changes

Leading Democratic resistance to Trump’s domestic use of the military and DEI rollbacks while backing Ukraine support and war-powers reform

Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act in December 2025, authorizing a record $901 billion in national security spending. The House approved the final compromise 312–112 on December 10, and Trump signed it December 18 without an Oval Office ceremony.

Updated 6 days ago