Press Release
Fulfilling Our Responsibility to the U.S. MilitaryHouse passes the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Washington,
July 14, 2017
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA). “With the continued threats posed by Islamic extremists and dangerous nations like North Korea, we need a strong and agile U.S. military prepared to confront hostile actors and defend our nation at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, under the previous Administration, the brave men and women who serve in our military did not receive all of the resources they needed to keep our country safe. “Today the House voted on a bill that fulfills our responsibility to provide for a strong national defense and ensure our nation’s troops have the tools they need to succeed. This FY18 NDAA increases funding for our military—including fully funding the pay raise our troops are entitled to under law—and reforms the way the Pentagon does business by streamlining bureaucracy and embracing efficiency throughout the military. The bill also mandates a complete audit of the Department of Defense to eliminate waste and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. This is a good bill that provides for a modern military equipped to keep Americans safe and defend our freedoms around the world.” Background: H.R. 2810 authorizes and prioritizes funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and military activities and construction, and prescribes military personnel strengths for Fiscal Year 2018. The bill authorizes funding for base budget requirements of $631.5 billion. More information on H.R. 2810 is available here via the House Armed Services Committee. |