Congresswoman Nancy Mace Secures Major Wins For The Lowcountry And National Security In FY26 NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced a series of major victories she helped secure in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering major policy wins and securing major investments for the Lowcountry’s military installations.
Rep. Mace helped deliver over $387.93 million in authorizations, or extensions of authorizations, for critical infrastructure projects in the Lowcountry at Joint Base Charleston, MCAS Beaufort, and MCRD Parris Island.
"Our wins in the NDAA represent a victory for taxpayers and our national security – ending DEI distractions, recognizing biological reality, protecting women and girls, and refocusing our military on readiness and lethality by making consequential defense investments in South Carolina," said Congresswoman Nancy Mace. "From Joint Base Charleston to MCAS Beaufort to Parris Island, the over $387 million in authorizations and extensions will strengthen our national security, ensure South Carolina continues to play a crucial role in defending the homeland, and support the thousands of military families who call the Lowcountry home."
“White Coat Waste is proud to partner with Congresswoman Mace, whose leadership is delivering the first-ever law to defund the Pentagon’s painful pet experiments,” said Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President at non-profit watchdog White Coat Waste. “Our watchdog's investigations uncovered how the Defense Department has been forcing taxpayers to bankroll wasteful and cruel experiments on dogs and cats worldwide—and thanks to Rep. Mace, that ends now.”
MAJOR POLICY VICTORIES
Protecting Women and Service Members:
- Sec. 559A – Protects women's sports at Service Academies. See press releaseHERE
- Sec. 564 – Revises Military Sexual Trauma Response Training to include available VA resources
- Sec. 702 – Provides rape kits be furnished to American DoW civilian workers and contractors at military medical treatment facilities overseas
- Sec. 587 – Expands maternal health care resources on Military OneSource
Reforming the Department of War:
- Sec. 901 – Prohibits DEI practices in DoW, eliminating DEI offices and trainings
- Sec. 525 – Advances merit-based principles in military promotions (modified provision addressing command selection)
Animal Welfare:
- Sec. 732 – Prohibits painful dog and cat research. See press release HERE.
Strengthening U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation:
- Sec. 1231 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel anti-tunneling cooperation
- Sec. 1232 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel counter-unmanned aerial systems cooperation
- Sec. 1234 – Authorizes U.S.-Israel emerging technology cooperation
Additional Key Provisions:
- Sec. 1048 – Authorizes an Eastern Regional Range Complex
- Sec. 831 – Advances Buy American Seafood principles for Countries of Concern.
- Sec. 563 – Requires analysis of potential UCMJ modifications regarding revenge porn and deepfakes
- Sec. 4201 – Authorizes $2.5 million for Talent and Technology for Navy Power and Energy Systems
- Sec. 319 – Establishes Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group
LOWCOUNTRY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
Rep. Mace secured over $387.93 million in military construction authorizations, or extensions of authorizations, for the Lowcountry:
Joint Base Charleston:
- $65.4 million in FY26 authorization ($357.9 million authorized overall) for a Nuclear Power Training Facility Simulation Expansion. See press release HERE.
- $33 million in FY26 authorization for an Aeromedical Evacuation Facility.
MCAS Beaufort:
- Extension of $122.6 million FY22 authorization for Aircraft Maintenance Hangar.
MCRD Parris Island:
- Extension of $81.89 million and $85.04 million (total of $166.93 million) FY23 authorizations for Recruit Barracks.
"Joint Base Charleston, MCAS Beaufort, and Parris Island are strategic assets for our nation, and this funding will ensure they remain at the cutting edge of military readiness for decades to come,” added Congresswoman Nancy Mace.
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