|
|
Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Committee Passage of NDAA Packed with Big Wins for Florida, U.S. National Security | |
Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and ranking member of the SASC Personnel Subcommittee, released the following statement after SASC voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA includes $923.3 billion in defense spending, a $25 billion increase in topline spending. Senator Rick Scott said, “Each year, I have fought to include big wins for Florida and U.S. national security in the NDAA, and this year’s bill is a massive accomplishment that reflects the priorities of Florida families. As ranking member of the Subcommittee for Personnel, I am proud of the bipartisan work we accomplished in SASC to ensure our men and women in uniform are taken care of, and our military remains the most lethal force in the world. For our service members in Florida, I fought aggressively in this NDAA to secure a 4.5% pay raise, $3 million for Child Development Center (CDC) construction to increase access to childcare for military families in the Panhandle, and with Russian warships now 90 miles off our shores, I made sure that Homestead Air Reserve Base will continue to serve a critical mission for years to come. I am also proud to have personally fought for and secured big wins for the United States against Communist China, including making sure the Department of Defense (DoD) buys generic drugs made in the U.S. to cut dependence on our enemies for these essential medicines, stopping the DoD purchase of Chinese computers and printers which pose a threat to our national security when connected to secure networks, and even eliminated disgusting Chinese garlic from our commissaries. “The United States is at a critical moment where military strength is essential to preserving our national security and fending off the threats of tyranny and terrorism that are rising around the globe. This NDAA reflects what must be done to combat the threats posed by our enemies in Communist China, Iran and Russia, protect our allies and partners in Israel, the Philippines and across Europe, and protect and grow our military strength in Florida where we have massive defense assets that are critical to our national security. I would like to thank Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker, and all of my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee for their leadership on these important issues. I am proud of the work we have done and look forward to seeing this through this finish line when it is signed into law later this year.” Senator Scott will continue to fight for Floridians through the amendment process in the FY 2025 NDAA. In its current form, he fought for and secured several measures, including:
|
Enter your email, subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed!