Over Obama Veto Threat, House Funds Strong Defense BudgetBrady: “We cannot allow our military and intelligence agencies to be hollowed out”
“With his veto threat President Obama hopes to hollow out America’s national defense at a time when our world has never been more dangerous. His veto will make our nation less safe, so what is he thinking?
We must fully fund and our military and intelligence forces. This bill does just that by fully funding the readiness, training and weaponry for our troops, providing them a much needed pay raise and gives us new cyber security capabilities."
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, (R-TX), released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which funds the U.S. Department of Defense. “With his veto threat President Obama hopes to hollow out America’s national defense at a time when our world has never been more dangerous. His veto will make our nation less safe, so what is he thinking? We must fully fund and our military and intelligence forces. This bill does just that by fully funding the readiness, training and weaponry for our troops, providing them a much needed pay raise and gives us new cyber security capabilities. I’m especially pleased our soldiers will now have the ability to carry weapons on bases and installations. Amid the murderous attacks at recruiting centers and bases, and for all the sacrifices our troops make for us, they should be able to protect themselves.” Background: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 authorizes the necessary funding for the U.S. Department of Defense so our service men and women have the tools and resources they need to defend our nation. The annual defense authorization fulfills Congress’ Constitutional responsibility to "provide for the common Defense.” On May 15, 2015, the House passed H.R. 1735 by a vote of 269-151. The Senate passed S. 1376 on June 18, 2015 by a vote of 71-25. Full text of the bill can be found here. |
