McCaul Votes to Support U.S. Servicemembers and Defend U.S. National Security
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted for the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill.
“Protecting U.S. national security is one of my greatest responsibilities,” said Rep. McCaul. “I am committed to supporting the men and women who defend our country, and I was pleased that the 2025 Defense Appropriations Act includes a pay raise for all military personnel. This bill prioritizes funding for combat-ready forces to deter our adversaries, promotes defense technology innovation, and supports our strategic partners around the world.”
The FY25 Defense Appropriations Bill includes several of Rep. McCaul’s requests to strengthen U.S. national security, including:
- Increases funds for additional F-35 fighter jets and critical upgrades to outpace our adversaries;
- Secures resources to develop the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to replace the aging Blackhawk helicopter;
- Supports the completion of the Ballistics, Aero-Optics, and Materials (BAM) range at Texas A&M’s RELLIS campus to conduct the research development for hypersonic weapons necessary to reclaim global leadership;
- Ensures childhood cancer researchers funded by the Department of Defense have the resources necessary to develop treatments and a cure for childhood cancer;
- Advances the capabilities of autonomous drones that will give troops tactical advantages on land and sea; and
- Develops advanced man-portable counter drone technology for the battlefield.
The Defense Appropriations bill contains many other conservative victories, which will:
- Combats the CCP by prioritizing sending defense resources to Taiwan;
- Promotes innovation and modernizing our military by advancing emerging technology and manufacturing;
- Supports our servicemembers by increasing a pay raise for all military personnel;
- Enhances the Department of Defense’s role in countering the flow of fentanyl and opioids; and
- Restores the Department of Defense to its core responsibility to maintain U.S. military might.
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