Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is celebrating the inclusion of 10 amendments she introduced into the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House.
The Amendments
The ten amendments introduced by Rep. Cammack deal with countering China and its malign influence, emerging technology, and other issues.
For instance, the China-centric amendments include reducing the amount of Chinese-sourced materials used in munitions, microelectronics, and energy storage systems, in addition to audits on the participation of entities owned, controlled by, affiliated with, or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party in Department of War contracts and supply chains.
Another amendment seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-sourced medical supplies in the military.
More broadly, the Department of War would be required to develop a strategy for identifying, assessing, and countering foreign malign influence activities in the cognitive warfare domain, including disinformation, propaganda, psychological operations, and other influence activities conducted by foreign adversaries, along with the risks posed by foreign adversary-controlled digital platforms to operational security, force protection, military personnel, and military installations.
The chief technology-focused amendments accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into national security systems and strengthen partnerships with universities to research and develop hypersonics, AI, and biotech.
Finally, amendments related to tracking fentanyl and precursor chemicals, continuity of care for pregnant and postpartum servicemembers and military spouses during permanent changes of station, and assessing shortfalls in the National Guard's ability to respond to disasters.
What Cammack is Saying
"Our troops deserve a raise, and our adversaries deserve a reason to think twice. This bill delivers on both," said Rep. Cammack in a press release. "I fought to make sure it delivers accountability too. We cannot just throw money at the Pentagon. My amendments force answers to hard questions about who is in our supply chains, whether we're ready for tomorrow's threats, and where American taxpayer dollars are going."
