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On the recordMay 27, 2026
This final version of the NDAA fails to adequately address the needs of servicemembers transitioning from active duty, veterans affected by the current housing crisis and experiencing homelessness, veterans who have suffered toxic exposure during their service, and female servicemembers and veterans requiring access to reproductive healthcare.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Critique of the NDAA's provisions for veterans and servicemembers.

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