Calvert Votes to Support Troops and Protect Retiree Benefits

CALVERT VOTES TO SUPPORT TROOPS AND PROTECT RETIREE BENEFITS

Congressman Ken Calvert today announced the passage of H.R. 5122, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. H.R. 5122 authorizes $512.9 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy. The legislation includes $50 billion in supplemental funding to support current operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Global War on Terrorism.

"I'm proud to support a bill that provides our men an women in uniform the tools they need to fight the Global War on Terrorism. H.R. 5122 provides for improved capabilities to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) , including up-armored Humvees, Humvee IED protection kits and gunner protection kits, improvised explosive device (IED) jammers and state-of-the-art body armor. I am particularly pleased that the bill prevents any increases to TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard fees. In fielding an all-volunteer force it is important that those who serve today see that America takes care of the military retirees who served before them," said Calvert, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

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