Lummis Votes for Defense Bill, Supports Nuclear Triad

Today U.S. Representatives Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large) voted with 269-151 of her colleagues to pass H.R. 1735: the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. An amendment to the military policy legislation offered by Rep. Lummis along with Reps. Kevin Cramer (ND-at large), Ryan Zinke (MT-at large), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) was passed by voice vote yesterday. The amendment adds language to the NDAA that would ensure U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) forces are kept on alert. F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne controls nearly a third of the nation's ICBMs.

"America's ICBM forces are at the ready, ensuring security for our nation 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said Rep. Lummis. "The U.S. is not facing fewer threats today. If anything we are facing more threats and we should keep our defense systems, especially the three legs of our nuclear triad, in readiness. This force helps reassure allies and remind enemies that America remains a powerful, prepared military force. I am pleased that our amendment supporting the ICBMs passed the House by voice, showing the bi-partisan support for our keeping our strategic deterrence on alert."

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