McCaul Votes To Support Our Troops, Defend U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs — released the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed the House 219-210.
“We can never do enough to thank our servicemen and women for protecting freedom and defending democracy, but this year’s NDAA takes a step in the right direction — giving our troops the biggest pay raise in more than 20 years,” said Rep. McCaul. “It also supports our ally Israel, counters the CCP’s nefarious activities, and puts a stop to the left’s politicization of our military. At a time when America’s adversaries are growing more emboldened under President Biden’s weak leadership, this bill sends a clear message that our nation remains strong and will not back down in the face of aggression.”
Rep. McCaul supports many provisions within the FY24 NDAA, which:
- Authorizes a 5.2 percent pay increase for troops;
- Requires the DoD to report on its support provided to DHS at the border and provides $25 million over the president’s request for the National Guard to work with local law enforcement to disrupt production and trafficking of illicit drugs like fentanyl;
- Includes a Parents’ Bill of Rights to ensure parents of children in DoD schools have the right to meet with teachers and review curriculum;
- Protects and reinstates servicemembers who were discharged due to refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine;
- Blocks the administration from reducing the size of the navy and expands capacity of U.S. nuclear forces;
- Works to track and prevent CCP espionage within the homeland;
- Reaffirms U.S. support of Taiwan and fully funds military exercises with our allies and partners in the Pacific; and
- Encourages and enhances U.S. security cooperation with Israel.
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