Fargo Standard

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak used her social media platform on September 11, 2025, to address issues of national remembrance, defense policy, and political violence. Fedorchak's posts included reflections on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, details about military funding in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and a reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

In a post marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Fedorchak wrote: "Today, we remember 9/11—one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. We honor the thousands of innocent lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the service members who defended our freedom. May we never forget. " (September 11, 2025).

Later that day, she commented on national security and defense spending: "Our national security depends on a well-equipped military. The FY26 NDAA:

Increases pay for all service members

Strengthens nuclear deterrence & missile defense

Fully funds defense of our border

We're restoring U.S. strength on the global stage.

https://t.co/IicGqbX1zo" (September 11, 2025).

That evening, Fedorchak responded to recent political violence: "I’m sickened by yesterday’s assassination of Charlie Kirk.

As I reflect today—a day that tragically brought our nation together 24 years ago—I hate what yesterday’s horrific act says about politics and the division in our country. The disdain some have for their fellow" (September 11, 2025).

The NDAA is an annual piece of legislation that determines funding levels and priorities for U.S. defense programs and personnel. Increases in pay for service members and investments in nuclear deterrence have been longstanding features of recent NDAAs. Efforts to enhance border security through defense funding have also been debated in Congress over multiple sessions.

Julie Fedorchak serves as a member of Congress representing North Dakota's at-large congressional district.