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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jodey Arrington issued the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which cleared the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.

“The defense authorization bill, while not perfect, provides the necessary resources for our warfighters and weapon systems to defend our freedoms and counter our adversaries like China and Russia. I am pleased we were able to secure funding for Dyess Air Force Base, including investments for B-1 hypersonic integration and continued development of the B-21. Our national defense and military readiness is job one, and we responsibly advanced that mission in today’s NDAA,” said Rep. Arrington.

• Dyess Air Force Base Wins:
  • $10 million for B-1 hypersonic integration
  • $4.9 billion for the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber

• Additional Wins for Our Military:
  • Provides a much needed pay raise for service members
  • Repeals the COVID-19 vaccine mandate
  • Prohibits dishonorable discharge for service members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine
  • Increases the topline funding for the military, preventing President Biden’s budget cut
  • Fully funds modernization of our nuclear triad
  • Authorizes millions in funding for key Texas military installations