Rep. Calvert Hails Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

Press Release

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House (325 to 98) to approve H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015. The NDAA is the key mechanism to provide necessary authorities and funding for America's military.

"Even in an era of constrained taxpayer resources, it is essential that we find ways to ensure our military has the funding necessary to carry out its mission," said Rep. Calvert. "The NDAA bill before us today provides a responsible fiscal balance and prioritizes the critical tools our troops need to maintain and perform as the finest fighting force in the world. The bill also provides our warfighters, and their families, with the support and care that we have promised them.

This will be the last NDAA brought to the House floor by my good friend and the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Rep. Buck McKeon (CA-25). I want to thank Chairman McKeon for all of the hard work and dedication he has demonstrated on behalf of our troops and their families throughout his service here in the House."

Local Impacts

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial:

The NDAA includes Rep. Calvert's legislation, the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (H.R. 330). The designation of the memorial at March Field Air Museum as a national memorial will ensure that these brave American heroes, their families, and all admirers of the Distinguished Flying Cross, will have a place to remember, honor, and pay tribute.

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