Texarkana Leaders Applaud Ratcliffe Amendment Prohibit BRAC at Red River Army Depot

Statement

This week, The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2029, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill provides funds for military construction and funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced an amendment to this bill that would prohibit any funds from being used for additional round of BRAC (base realignment and closure). His amendment passed by voice vote.

"I'm grateful to offer this bipartisan amendment, which would simply prohibit any funds made available in the act from being used to propose, plan for, or execute a new or additional round of BRAC," said Ratcliffe.

"I'm honored to represent the 4th Congressional District of Texas, which is home to the Red River Army Depot. The Depot has supported the war fighter since 1941. It is a vital job creator for northeast Texas, and a critical component of our national defense," Ratcliffe added.

"In this fiscal environment, we must be careful stewards of taxpayer dollars and focus our limited resources on addressing critical national security objectives and military readiness. Having another round of BRAC will not help us achieve this goal. Starting another round of BRAC would weaken our capabilities and increase our vulnerability in the face of critical threats facing our nation."

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