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Hoeven Statement on President's Veto of Bipartisan National Defense Legislation

Statement

Date: Oct. 22, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C
Issues: Military Personnel Government Budget and Spending Legislative Branch

Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the President vetoed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that supports the nation's military, includes important North Dakota priorities, and authorizes full funding for the military. The President vetoed the bill because he wants additional spending for non-military programs. The House of Representatives will vote first to override the veto. The Senate passed NDAA by a vote of 70 to 27 earlier this month, enough votes to override the veto.

"I am disappointed that the President vetoed the Defense Authorization bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House, because this legislation is critically important to our national security," Hoeven said. "We'll continue working to build the support necessary to override the President's veto and also to pass the accompanying Defense Appropriations Bill to ensure that our service members have the support they need and deserve."

The bill provides strong funding for the nation's military, including funding to support readiness and training for troops and increased personnel pay and benefits. Also, Hoeven worked hard to ensure that the NDAA supports the nuclear missions at Minot Air Force Base, the Global Hawk missions at Grand Forks and the North Dakota National Guard.

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