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“Today, I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives to vote for the largest military authorization we’ve seen in years. This means funding for priorities like readiness, missile defense, and a well-earned pay raise for our troops,” said Cong. Kevin Brady after voting for the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act – better known as the NDAA – funding critical defense priorities, including military readiness and a deserved pay raise for our troops.

“Ensuring our troops have the resources and support they need is crucial. I am proud to help send this bill to President Trump’s desk, and look forward to seeing him sign it into law.”

WATCH: This legislation ensures local military leaders – like men and women at the Army Reserve Aviation Unit in Conroe – have what they need to keep us safe.

• Check the below recap of Congressman Brady’s recent visits to Army Reserve 1st Battalion Aviation Unit in Conroe, TX.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Readiness: After years of the military facing threats with one hand tied behind its back thanks to budget cuts, the NDAA authorizes increasing the size of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Army Guard and Reserve, Naval and Air Reserve, and Air Guard.

Troop Pay Raise: For years, America’s soldiers and their families have been asked to sacrifice more while receiving less. This bill gives our troops their largest pay raise since 2010 by fully funding the 2.4% raise they are entitled to by law, while blocking the President’s ability to reduce troop pay.

Missile Defense: Following eight years of lead-from-behind foreign policy, America’s enemies, including North Korea and Iran, are actively seeking intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The NDAA adds $4.4 billion above the President’s initial budget request for missile defense needs.

Securing Space: Every mission our military performs relies on satellites and technology in space. The NDAA takes the first steps to consolidate and improve America’s national security space programs to defend these assets.

Protecting Israel: As America’s greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel has earned and deserves our support.The NDAA provides Israel the resources it needs to defend itself, including for missile defense systems like Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

BACKGROUND
Every year, Congress executes its Article 1 constitutional obligation to “provide for the common defense” through an annual NDAA. This July the House passed its version of the NDAA, and then went into conference with the Senate to create a final bill. This bill is the final version of the NDAA, and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump,

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