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Wittman Statement on NDAA Provisions Adjusting Military Compensation and Allowances

Statement

Date: Dec. 4, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement today concerning provisions in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 (H.R. 3979) which adjusted military compensation and allowances:

"The passage of today's bill was absolutely necessary for protecting our national security and ensuring our military is resourced to accomplish its missions. However, I am adamantly opposed to provisions which increase pharmacy copays and reduce the basic housing allowance.

"While the provisions were a better option than what was requested by the Senate and DoD, both of which supported a higher increase in copays and a more significant reduction in the basic housing allowance, I believe it is premature to adjust the benefits of service members or their families without comprehensive review and recommendations from the ongoing Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission. I will continue to fight to ensure this nation honors its promise to our service members, veterans and military families."


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