Senate Approves Defense Bill with Boozman Provisions

Statement

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill invests in our military and provides $750 billion in critical funding to ensure servicemembers have the tools and resources they need to protect national security. The Senate bill makes significant investments in research and development for key defense technologies that will help the U.S. maintain its competitive advantage. It invests in people by including a 3.1 percent pay increase, and it continues to build readiness across the services.

"Supporting our defense is a priority as we face evolving threats to our national security. This bill supports our men and women in uniform and strengthens our military forces so we can deter conflict or be well prepared for it if deterrence fails now or in the future. I'm pleased my colleagues understood the importance of incorporating my provisions that accommodate the needs of the Air Force Reserve and our nation's veterans," Boozman said.

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