WASHINGTON (WV News) — Both West Virginia Republican senators, Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, voted late Thursday to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a bipartisan measure that authorizes $924.7 billion for national defense, an increase of more than $30 billion over the president's budget request.

The bill, which passed the Senate 77-22 and now heads to the House, supports service members and their families, strengthens military readiness, and enhances national security, proponents say.

Justice had not released a statement on the vote as of Friday morning.

Capito said several provisions she championed were included in the legislation and are expected to benefit West Virginia.

“Ensuring our service members have the tools they need to carry out thei

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