President Obama is wrong in his push to hollow out America's military strength. This bill confirms our NATO commitment and strengthens our ability to fight terrorists and extremists who seek to harm our nation, continued Brady.
Defense spending bill ‘gives Americans more defense for the dollar’ says Brady
Washington, DC –Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved next year’s funding for America’s national defense. The $521 billion measure continues critical support for a strong military and robust national defense while shaving $30 billion in savings from the current budget.
“The world continues to be a dangerous place, so letting down our defenses will only invite more threats and make our families less secure,” said Texas Congressman Kevin Brady, whose brother serves in the U.S. Army. “This bill bolsters military readiness and state-of-the-art weaponry while also making sure our troops get the pay raise they earned. And until the compensation commissions’ comprehensive review on military benefits is completed and we have more extensive information to work with, it stops cuts to TRICARE and housing.”
The 2014 National Defense Authorization Act achieves savings for taxpayers by eliminating wasteful spending through reforms to military purchasing and administrative services. It also addresses critical readiness issues harmed by sequestration and previous cuts which Congressman Brady successfully voted to reverse. The bill halts proposed changes to the National Guard in favor of an in depth review of military needs and adds necessary mental health funding to help lower military suicide rates.
“President Obama is wrong in his push to hollow out America’s military strength. This bill confirms our NATO commitment and strengthens our ability to fight terrorists and extremists who seek to harm our nation,” continued Brady. “And, for those of us who rely upon religious faith, the bill protects First Amendment rights for military men and women by clearly reaffirming that military chaplains can close their prayers as befitting their beliefs. All in all, this bill gives Americans more defense for the dollar, without compromising troop safety or national security.”
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