Turner Continues to Fight for National Defense and WPAFB

Statement

Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"As our nation continues to address some of the most dangerous threats we've faced both at home and abroad, we must ensure our military can meet those threats head on. The FY2017 NDAA provides our men and women in uniform with the resources needed to support and defend our country.

"Additionally, I am proud of the work executed by my subcommittee to address the importance of readiness and responsiveness for our warfighters as we look to modernize against current and future threats."

The FY2017 NDAA also includes the provisions of the Prevent Retaliation and Open Transparency to Expand Care for Troops (PROTECT) Act. The PROTECT Act combats sexual assault in the military by calling for increased transparency in the military justice system, greater protection for survivors and witnesses from retaliation, better survivor access to court information and an increase focus on treatment for male survivors of sexual assault. Both Congressman Turner and Congresswoman Tsongas, co-chairs of the Military Sexual Assault and Prevention Caucus, introduced the PROTECT Act earlier this year.

"The PROTECT Act increases transparency and protects survivors and those affected by sexual assault in the military. Our servicemen and women sacrifice so much for our country and they deserve to be protected against retaliation that often coincides with sexual assault," said Rep. Turner. "Rep. Tsongas and I have fought together for years for those who need it most and I appreciate her continued dedication and support of our nation's military."

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