Civil and human rights organizations write to express opposition to harmful provisions included in Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

December 10, 2025

Dear Member of Congress,

We, the undersigned civil and human rights organizations, together with those representing members of the armed forces and veterans, write to express opposition to a number of harmful provisions included in Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). These provisions dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and other efforts to promote equal opportunity in the Department of Defense and the U.S. military and forbid such efforts going forward. If enacted, these provisions would jeopardize the health and well-being of service members, hinder recruitment and retention, and undermine military readiness. We strongly urge you to reject them.