Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
McClain supported provisions in the defense bill that codify executive orders and legislative requests, including efforts to root out DEI mandates and restore the military’s focus on lethality and accountability.
Context: The release does not identify the specific provisions or executive orders involved.
McClain supported reforms to the Pentagon’s acquisition process intended to get innovative technology to the battlefield faster. The release does not describe the specific changes to the process.
Context: The release does not identify the specific acquisition reforms.
McClain supported a defense bill that gives the Department of Defense additional authorities to support border security. The release does not specify what the authorities are or how they would be used.
Context: The release does not describe the additional authorities or their scope.
McClain supported a defense bill that provides full funding for President Trump’s listed defense priorities, including the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships and autonomous systems.
Context: The release identifies these as President Trump’s priorities but gives no funding amounts.
McClain supported the FY2026 defense bill, which includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members and new benefits for military families. The release does not specify the benefits or who would qualify.
Context: The release does not describe the benefits or their eligibility rules.
Lisa McClain voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, supporting a defense bill that she said would support service members, strengthen border security and promote U.S. weapons manufacturing. The release describes the bill’s provisions and her vote, but does not say whether the bill became law.
Context: The release establishes her support through a vote; it does not state the bill’s final legislative status.
McClain supports the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act. The bill would increase support for disabled veterans and the surviving families of fallen service members.
Context: The passage does not detail the benefit changes or eligibility rules.