On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the full committee for passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
“Providing for our nation’s defense is the top priority for the House Armed Services Committee, and I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan work we’ve accomplished in the FY24 NDAA,” said Rogers.
This year’s NDAA includes provisions that counter China’s aggression, boost oversight of the Department of Defense, and support our servicemembers and their families. Additionally, this year’s bill saves taxpayers billions of dollars while still making critical investments in innovative technologies and our defense industrial base.”
“I am especially proud of the strong provisions in the FY24 NDAA that support the critical role Alabama plays in our national defense and strengthens that role for years to come,” said Rogers. “I thank my colleagues on the committee for their hard work in support of our national security. I look forward to advancing this bill to the full House in the coming weeks.”
The House Armed Services Committee oversees U.S. military forces, both here and across the globe.
“Recently I traveled to the U.S. Africa Command region with the House Armed Services Committee,” said Congressman Dale Strong (R-AL05 on Facebook. “We met with many servicemen and women, serving in some of the harshest conditions anyone can imagine.”
“One of the bases was located in the middle of the Saharan Desert – 350 individuals with the armed forces all volunteered for the assignment (it was 106°),” Strong said. “They are executing an extremely important role that protects American lives and interests. They had very few complaints, but they did say mail was often delayed getting there. I’m asking that you take a moment from your day to write a letter to these service members. You can mail or deliver the letters to my Huntsville office for us to send them overseas. Let these men and women know their voice was heard by Congressman Strong and AL-05. Let’s show them how much America appreciates their service which ensures our FREEDOM!!!”
The proposed House Defense Department appropriation is $874,212,219, which is unchanged from the DoD’s request.
Alabama is represented on the House Armed Services Committee by Rogers, Strong, and Jerry Carl (R-AL01).
Alabama is represented on the House Armed Services Committee by Rogers, Strong, Terri Sewell (D-AL07), and Jerry Carl (R-AL01).
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