WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement on his support for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) headed to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. The package includes several key Louisiana priorities Cassidy worked on with others to secure.

"America's strength begins with the men and women who serve," said Dr. Cassidy. "Let's invest in our service members and their families to ensure the United States remains prepared to face any challenge."

Provisions Cassidy helped champion for Louisiana in the NDAA include:

* $116 million for the Weapons Generation Facility at Barksdale. * $18 million...