Adam Smith

Rule Changes

As of July 2026: Opposed the final bill with most Democrats

A U.S. service member's paycheck is about to grow by 5% to 7%. That raise rides inside a $1.15 trillion defense bill the House passed by four votes, the largest military authorization Congress has ever written.

Updated Jul 23

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: 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 May 10

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: 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 May 10