Trent Kelly: “I was absent from votes today due to Mississippi National Guard obligations. Had I been present, I would have voted…”

I thank the gentleman for yielding. As ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I stand before you today in proud support of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021. The conference report reflects…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. I wish to thank Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Thornberry, Chairman Inhofe, and Ranking…

I ask people to remember that we are asking for a small cut. We do well what we measure and what we account for. Mr. Chair, I ask for a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

Today I rise in strong support of the FY22 NDAA. Our military has and is facing unprecedented challenges, and this body is duty-bound to ensure our military is adequately funded and has the tools to win. We also do this by empowering…