Rep. Cuellar Highlights Inclusion of the "I Am Vanessa Guillen Act' in FY22 NDAA Legislation

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) praised the passage of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act which supports a total of $777.7 billion for national defense funding. The legislation authorizes $740.0 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) and $27.8 billion for national security programs within the Department of Energy (DOE).

"Our nation faces unprecedented national security challenges, both at home and abroad. As a senior House appropriator, it is my duty to ensure that our national defense has the funding necessary to carry out its mission," said Congressman Cuellar. "This bill includes critical funding and proposes new measures for our service members, including the I am Vanessa Guillen Act which establishes critical military justice reforms to prevent sexual assault and keep our service members safe. I thank all those who serve and will continue to push for legislation that makes our defense community a safer and more efficient community."

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