Mike will oppose the radical left's attempts to cut our defense budget, which would leave our military under-prepared and under-equipped.
Mike Ezell will oppose cuts to the defense budget.
Occurrences
Evidence
Ezell said Congress was advancing appropriations “the right way,” citing bills that “support the men and women who keep our country safe” and “strengthen” national security.
Ezell voted in favor of the FY26 NDAA and said the bill delivers “tools, pay, and support” for troops and is a “win” for national security.
Ezell says one of his top priorities is advocating for responsible federal investments that strengthen communities, the economy, and national security, and explains how he participates in the appropriations process.
The House Appropriations Committee said the FY26 Defense Bill provides $831.5 billion, flat to FY25, and that the bill supports a major defense investment aligned with the OMB topline.
House Republicans said the FY26 appropriations package “strengthen[s] America’s military” and that the House completed all twelve appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2026.
Assessments
Available evidence shows Ezell consistently supported defense and national-security funding during his current House term, including backing appropriations measures and voting for the FY26 NDAA. That behavior is directionally consistent with a promise to oppose defense-budget cuts. However, the record provided does not clearly document him specifically opposing an actual proposed defense-budget cut, nor does it show a distinct anti-cut action that definitively fulfills the promise. Because he materially supported maintaining or strengthening defense funding but the evidence falls short of proving the exact promised outcome, partial credit is most appropriate.