Vote Yes on this bill if you want to fund the military, raise service member pay, strengthen missile defense and cyber capabilities, expand military construction and readiness, reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers, and increase support for allies such as Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Indo-Pacific partners.

Organizations that support this bill may include defense industry groups, veterans and military family organizations that favor higher pay and readiness funding, missile defense advocates, and foreign policy groups focused on deterring China, Russia, Iran, and other adversaries.

Vote No on this bill if you want to oppose higher defense spending, resist expanded nuclear and missile programs, limit military involvement in border and overseas operations, preserve more inclusive personnel and academy policies, and avoid restrictions that keep Guantanamo detainees in place or deepen long-term great-power confrontation.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include anti-war and civil liberties groups, budget watchdogs concerned about higher military spending, nuclear disarmament advocates, Guantanamo closure supporters, and LGBTQ or civil rights organizations opposed to the bill's restrictions on DEI policies and transgender participation in military academy athletics and facilities.