(The Center Square) – The House-passed defense bill includes nearly $27 million for military projects in Hampton Roads, targeting upgrades at Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story.
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., announced the funding that is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House this week. The legislation includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members, more than $1.4 billion for barracks and family housing construction, and billions for shipbuilding.
It also sets aside $27 million for Virginia-specific projects…