On the recordDecember 11, 2024
I thank Chairman Rogers for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act and to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for his leadership. The district I represent is home to ``Rocket City'' USA, Redstone Arsenal, hundreds of servicemembers, thousands of civilians, contractors, military retirees, and their families. This year's NDAA supports the warfighter, counters aggression imposed by the CCP, Russia, and Iran, and authorizes a much-needed pay raise for our men and women in uniform, with a special focus on our junior enlisted servicemembers. In the face of global instability and unprecedented threats, this year's NDAA furthers military readiness and increases lethality. The U.S. has got to get our clip full, for everything from small arms to long-range missiles. To do this, we must provide stability and predictability to our organic and defense industrial base. Mr. Speaker, America is ready to roll, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bill.
