Oppose the Bloated NDAA
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) currently before Congress proposes a staggering $1.15 trillion in Pentagon spending — a dramatic escalation in defense appropriations that many lawmakers and constituents believe is fiscally irresponsible and strategically unjustified. The Senate version of the bill failed a procedural vote 50–46, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance, after Senate Democrats unanimously blocked it in protest over both the spending levels and provisions related to military action against Iran. The House narrowly passed its own version along largely partisan lines.
Critics of the bill point to well-documented waste, fraud, and abuse within the Pentagon — an institution that has repeatedly failed its own financial audits — and argue that a $1.15 trillion authorization sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked military spending. The bill also reportedly cuts personnel accounts by $1.2 billion and reduces nuclear modernization programs, raising questions about whether the increased top-line spending actually improves military readiness or simply expands the defense contractor footprint.
Constituents are urged to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives to oppose passage of the current NDAA in its bloated form and to demand a fiscally responsible defense bill that prioritizes troop welfare, genuine national security needs, and rigorous Pentagon accountability over runaway spending.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to vote NO on the current National Defense Authorization Act in its present form. The NDAA proposes $1.15 trillion in Pentagon spending — a figure that far exceeds what is necessary for genuine national security and reflects an institution that has repeatedly failed independent financial audits. Despite cutting troop personnel accounts and nuclear modernization programs, the bill dramatically inflates the overall defense budget in ways that benefit contractors more than service members. The constituent asks that {{representative_name}} oppose this version of the NDAA, push for meaningful Pentagon accountability measures, and insist on a defense authorization bill that is fiscally responsible, transparent, and focused on the actual needs of our military personnel. Please do not advance this bill without serious reforms to address waste, fraud, and abuse in Pentagon spending.
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I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to vote NO on the current $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act. This bill represents an irresponsible escalation of Pentagon spending from an institution that has failed repeated financial audits, and it should not advance without serious accountability reforms. Please oppose this version of the NDAA and demand a fiscally responsible defense bill that puts troops and taxpayers first. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.