Congressman Veasey (TX-33) Votes to Advance the FY23 NDAA

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Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and his House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This package includes provisions supporting foreign relations, improving oversight of the Department of Defense, and bringing jobs to the DFW Metroplex, which Veasey authored and championed.

"This year's NDAA reflects our nation's values by making key investments in the programs, technologies, and personnel that strengthen our common defense," said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). "I am proud to have worked to craft and support legislation that delivers big wins for North Texas while confronting growing threats to our nation."

The bipartisan legislation includes provisions that would:

Authorize Bell V-22 Ospreys
Provide for a pay raise for our troops
Support procurement of the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
Enhance Civilian Harm Mitigation
Increase oversight of Privatized Military Family Housing Projects
Provide more than $6 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to continue countering China's rising
influence in the Pacific
Continue support for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative
Increase U.S Defense cooperation with Somaliland
Support the ALaMO smart ammunition program
Improve Congressional oversight on significant weapon systems sustainment

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