Strong Applauds Committee Passage of NDAA
WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05), member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the following statement after the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 was approved by the Committee by a vote of 57-1. The FY25 NDAA (H.R. 8070) now awaits consideration on the House floor.
“Defending our national security is one of my top priorities as North Alabama's representative. It’s undeniable that this great nation faces unprecedented threats from across the globe. This NDAA addresses those threats head on," said Representative Dale W. Strong. “Unlike any defense authorization before it, this NDAA includes provisions that are laser-focused on improving the quality of life for our troops, including a massive pay raise for our lower enlisted service members, sweeping on-base housing reform, and permanent authorization of the Military Spouse Career Accelerator pilot program.”
HASC Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03), longtime supporter of Redstone Arsenal and Alabama’s defense industry at large, said the following of Rep. Strong’s involvement with the Committee and FY25 NDAA, “Rep. Strong is a tireless advocate for North Alabama,” said Rogers. “Thanks to Rep. Strong’s leadership on the House Armed Services Committee, the FY25 NDAA will strengthen our military, support our servicemembers and their families, and champion the vital role Alabama plays in bolstering our national defense.”
For the second year in a row, Rep. Strong kicked off the NDAA process by hosting a virtual NDAA process overview and an in-person listening session with constituents and industry representatives. Strong has made a commitment to advocating for common sense and strategic national security programs, as well as provisions that directly benefit North Alabama, Redstone Arsenal, and the state of Alabama as a whole.
“I am proud of the provisions in the FY25 NDAA that support the critical role North Alabama plays in our national defense. I thank Chairman Rogers for his hard work to support our service members and I look forward to advancing this bill to the full House,” said Strong.
BACKGROUND:
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes policy and appropriations for the Department of Defense, nuclear weapons programs within the Department of Energy, and other defense-related activities. More than 700 amendments were negotiated. The NDAA, which authorizes $883.7 billion for the Defense Department, now heads to the House floor. The FY25 NDAA – when signed into law – will mark the 64th consecutive defense authorization.