Washington, DC – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) into law, strengthening America’s national security, supporting U.S. servicemembers and military readiness, and enacting key national security legislation led by Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40).
The FY26 NDAA advances President Trump’s peace through strength agenda by modernizing the U.S. military, strengthening deterrence against adversaries, and ensuring our armed forces have the tools they need to keep America strong and secure. It includes several bills and provisions led by East Asia and Pacific Chair Young Kim to counter the Chinese Communist Party, deepen engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and advance U.S. national security interests:
- Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910): Directs the U.S. governor at the IMF to advocate for Taiwan’s membership, participation in surveillance and technical assistance, and employment opportunities — reinforcing U.S. support for Taiwan amid CCP intimidation.
- ARMOR Act (H.R. 4233): Cuts red tape to accelerate AUKUS defense cooperation by expediting export reviews, technology sharing, and licensing so the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. can field deterrent capabilities faster.
- Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act (H.R. 1273): Establishes a national registry of Korean American families seeking reunification and improves State Department efforts to facilitate reunions with relatives in North Korea.
- DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act Provisions: Updates and reauthorizes the DFC to advance U.S. national security interests in strategic sectors, including critical minerals and energy, promote private-sector led economic growth, and counter the Chinese Communist Party’s economic coercion and debt traps.
“As China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran deepen their unholy alliance, Congress is committed to rebuilding our military, restoring American strength, and keeping our nation safe,” said Rep. Young Kim. “Now is the time to put peace through strength into action. This critical bill strengthens allied deterrence against adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party, counteracts terrorism and drug trafficking harming American communities, stands with our dedicated U.S. service members who put their lives on the line for our nation, and ensures the United States continues to lead on the world stage for generations to come.”
Rep. Kim continued, “The NDAA becoming law is a major win for our troops, our allies, and our national security. I will continue working with President Trump to ensure America leads from a position of strength and remains the safest, strongest nation in the world.”
