Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) voted in favor of S.2296, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which invests in defense infrastructure as well as aircraft, ships, and missiles to bolster our nation’s military readiness; addresses national security threats presented by emerging technologies; and refocuses the military on warfighting.
Support legislation that invests in defense infrastructure, aircraft, ships, and missiles to bolster U.S. military readiness and address threats from emerging technologies.
Occurrences
That means prioritizing investments in our defense industrial base, expanding shipbuilding capacity, and empowering our innovators, entrepreneurs and skilled workers to drive forward and advance innovation.
Evidence
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Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) voted in favor of S.2296, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which invests in defense infrastructure as well as aircraft, ships, and missiles to bolster our nation’s military readiness; addresses national security threats presented by emerging technologies; and refocuses the military on warfighting.
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To meet the threats we face around the globe, we must rebuild and modernize our military strength. That means prioritizing investments in our defense industrial base, expanding shipbuilding capacity, and empowering our innovators, entrepreneurs and skilled workers to drive forward and advance innovation.
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McCormick, a West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran, emphasized the need to confront the Chinese Communist Party, which he described as the greatest long-term threat to America’s economic and military power.
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Senator McCormick delivered a floor speech in support of the ROAD to Housing Act, emphasizing its significance as the most consequential federal action on housing in a generation.
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Senator McCormick sponsored S.1808, the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, aimed at facilitating small business investment.
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U.S. Senator Dave McCormick views the military equipment manufactured and repaired in Pennsylvania as integral to the defense of the nation and its allies.
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Senator Dave McCormick voted in favor of S.2296, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which invests in defense infrastructure as well as aircraft, ships, and missiles to bolster our nation’s military readiness; addresses national security threats presented by emerging technologies; and refocuses the military on warfighting.
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In his maiden Senate speech, McCormick highlighted the importance of addressing emerging threats, particularly from China.
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McCormick toured local defense operations, underscoring the importance of Pennsylvania's defense industry.
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McCormick's legislative efforts have recently focused on small business investment, with less emphasis on defense-related bills.
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McCormick's recent legislative focus includes housing, indicating a shift from defense-related initiatives.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025, aiming to enhance U.S. AI infrastructure by promoting energy-efficient liquid cooling technology. This legislation seeks to ensure that American AI infrastructure remains efficient, resilient, secure, and advanced.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the ACE Nuclear Energy Act of 2026 to bolster America's competitiveness in the global nuclear energy market. The bill aims to enhance the Export-Import Bank's ability to support U.S. nuclear energy exports, addressing key barriers faced by U.S. nuclear companies.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act to protect first responders and roadside workers. The legislation aims to enhance strategies to reduce the risk of injury or death faced by these workers on roads and highways.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $600 million to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The funding will replace the Delaware River Bridge, a critical crossing connecting Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Burlington County, New Jersey.
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At the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, companies announced over $90 billion in investments in data centers, energy and power infrastructure, and workforce and AI training projects. These commitments are expected to create tens of thousands of construction jobs and thousands of permanent jobs, signaling Pennsylvania's readiness to power the AI and energy revolution.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) among veterans. The Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act establishes a new grant program through the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund research and development of innovative treatments for chronic mild TBI among veterans.
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support (ACCESS) Act. The bipartisan bill proposes to raise the crowdfunding limit from $100,000 to $250,000 before companies need to submit financial statements reviewed by an independent accountant, aiming to reduce financial barriers for early-stage entrepreneurs.
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Senator McCormick's legislative record includes sponsorship and co-sponsorship of bills such as the Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025, the ACE Nuclear Energy Act of 2026, and the Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act of 2026, reflecting his commitment to advancing defense infrastructure and addressing emerging technological threats.
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McCormick's legislation page lists S.4630, a bill to finalize design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, with the latest action shown as read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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The same legislation page lists S.4633, the Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Strategy Act of 2026, with the latest action shown as read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Official Senate roll call vote 570 records passage of S.2296, the FY2026 NDAA, 77-20. The measure authorized appropriations for FY2026 military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy. The roll call lists McCormick (R-PA) as voting Yea.
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GovInfo lists S.4930 as introduced by Mr. McCormick and Ms. Rosen, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to assess open-architecture unmanned system command-and-control frameworks for Department of Defense unmanned system operations across tiers and domains, drawing on allied and partner systems.
Assessments
McCormick, serving in the U.S. Senate term that began in January 2025, supported the FY2026 NDAA, which directly matches the promise by investing in defense infrastructure, aircraft, ships, missiles, military readiness, and responses to emerging technologies. He also introduced or co-sponsored Armed Services-related bills on Ready Reserve Force vessels and unmanned/autonomous systems, showing active legislative support in the same federal term. Because the promise was to support legislation rather than secure final enactment of every item, the voting and sponsorship record is enough for delivery.
The promise was to support defense-investment legislation, not necessarily to be the sole author of it. McCormick appears to have fulfilled that standard in office during the same term: he voted for the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which explicitly funded defense infrastructure, aircraft, ships, and missiles and addressed threats from emerging technologies, and he also backed or introduced related defense and technology measures on ship design, autonomous systems, and AI infrastructure. The contrary evidence mainly shows he also worked on housing and small-business issues, which does not negate delivery of this separate defense-support promise.
Multiple sources indicate that Senator McCormick actively supported and voted for major defense legislation (notably, the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act) that specifically invested in defense infrastructure, aircraft, ships, and missiles. He also introduced or co-sponsored several bills addressing emerging technology and military readiness, and highlighted threats from adversaries such as China in Senate speeches. The evidence confirms legislative and advocacy actions in the same term, fulfilling the promise's criteria.
Substantial evidence shows that Senator McCormick not only spoke about the need to invest in defense infrastructure and address emerging threats, but also actively supported key legislation (the FY 2026 NDAA) that invested in defense infrastructure, aircraft, ships, and missiles, and addressed threats from emerging technologies. While he also focused on other issues like housing and small business investment, there is clear, repeated action—legislative votes, public statements, and local engagement—with a strong focus on defense. This fulfills the specific campaign promise.