Taylor’s bill promoting American gun manufacturing passes in NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) celebrated the passage of his Make American Guns Again (MAGA) Act in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on July 22, 2026, by a vote of 216-212, mostly along party lines.
“America’s military was designed to be the world’s most lethal fighting force, and I’m proud to support this legislation that will ensure our warfighters are equipped to win," said Congressman Taylor. “My MAGA Act will shield our weapons supply chain from dependence on foreign countries, and I’m proud to see it included in the FY27 NDAA. Our service members’ success starts with confidence in the weapons they carry into battle, and my bill will do just that as they fight to protect the freedoms we hold dear.”
The FY27 NDAA aims to revitalize America’s defense industrial base by expanding U.S. production capacity, unleashing private-sector investment, and creating thousands of jobs for skilled Americans. By strengthening nuclear deterrence, expanding missile defense, and targeting resources to counter adversaries, the NDAA prioritizes investment in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture on the world stage.
Additionally, the NDAA improves service members’ quality of life by raising service members’ pay by 5% to 7% and improving housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.
Background:
Congressman Taylor initially introduced the MAGA Act on July 17, 2025. This bill would require the Secretary of War to submit a report to congressional defense committees no later than March 15, 2027, on the prevalence of government-issued small arms and light weapons used by America’s military that were either manufactured outside of the United States or in the U.S. by a subsidiary of a foreign-owned entity.
This bill would additionally require the Secretary of War to issue recommendations for procuring more small arms and light weapons from companies that are American-owned, operated, and located in the United States.
Congressman Dave Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes Clermont, Clinton, Pike, Adams, Brown, Highland, Ross, Scioto, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, and Meigs counties, as well as part of Fayette County. Taylor serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to serving in Congress, Taylor worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before joining his family’s concrete business, where he ultimately served as President. Please visit taylor.house.gov for more information.