Rep. Pfluger will continue to push for increased investment in Air Force readiness, modernization, and capability to ensure the United States maintains its decisive edge.
I will continue to push for increased investment in Air Force readiness, modernization, and capability.
Occurrences
Evidence
Pfluger urged HASC to authorize a substantial increase to the Department of the Air Force topline and said he would continue to push for increased investment in Air Force readiness, modernization, and capability.
Pfluger said the FY2026 NDAA included his Air Force priorities, including a report on declining aircraft readiness, Link-16 modernization, and $112 million for Goodfellow Air Force Base housing.
Assessments
Pfluger did take same-term federal legislative action consistent with the promise: he publicly urged higher Department of the Air Force funding during NDAA consideration and claimed House-passed FY2026 NDAA provisions tied to Air Force readiness, modernization, and Goodfellow AFB investment. However, the evidence shows advocacy and House-passage/provision wins rather than completed enactment of a broad increased-investment outcome across Air Force readiness, modernization, and capability. That supports partial fulfillment with clear effort credit, not full delivery.