Washington, July 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington issued the following press release:

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a record $160 million investment for Dyess Air Force Base - $40 million more than last year's record funding and the third consecutive year Arrington has secured the largest investment in the base's history.

"The first and foremost responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. Congress must ensure our military remains the most capable, lethal, and technologically advanced fighting force in the world.

"The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act rebuilds America's...