The Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) is set to significantly enhance the quality of life for U.S. servicemembers and their families while addressing national security concerns. Key provisions include a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers, improvements in housing, expanded access to medical care and childcare, and employment support for military spouses. The act also aims to combat food insecurity among servicemembers, with approximately 25% currently facing this issue, according to a 2023 RAND report. Additionally, the FY25 NDAA focuses on modernizing the U.S. military to counter threats from China, including investments in Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines, and measures to prevent Chinese espionage. Amendments adopted include prohibiting funds for the transfer of currency to the Taliban, increasing counter-UAS capacity in the Middle East, and requiring briefings on China's hypersonic weapons development.
🚨 @RepStefanik's amendment PROHIBITING DoD from utilizing a CCP-owned tutoring service for servicemembers & their families was adopted.
🚨 @RepStefanik's amendment requiring a briefing on maternal health provider shortages in the military health system and ways that these shortages can be mitigated was adopted! The FY25 #NDAA will support military families.
If our troops are going to fight for us abroad, it’s on Congress to fight for them at home. The FY25 NDAA will make long overdue additions to expand access to affordable and reliable childcare for our military families.
🚨 @RepStefanik's amendment that requires an assessment of the risks to the military of routers and modems manufactured in China was just adopted!
America’s warfighters should not be paid a paupers wage to do a warriors work. That’s why the FY25 NDAA proposes a 19.5% pay increase for junior enlisted. They have our backs, so let’s have theirs.
Proud to announce my amendment was just adopted as part of the #FY25NDAA that would require a study be conducted on the implementation of a naval blockade of fossil fuel shipments into China in the event of an armed conflict! @HASCRepublicans are laser focused on providing our…
We need to support military families & end the national security threat posed by our retention crisis. This is why the FY25 NDAA expands eligibility for Child Development Programs for unemployed military spouses looking for work.
🚨 @DesJarlaisTN04's amendment PROHIBITING the use of funds for projects by the EcoHealth Alliance in China on research supported by the CCP was just adopted!
RM @RepGaramendi made clear the FY25 #NDAA Readiness Subcommittee mark prioritizes quality of life infrastructure and sustainment requirements of the 1,100 U.S. military facilities around the world to strengthen our capability and readiness. https://t.co/dO0Wfd92Pp
Access to childcare is vital for improving the quality of life for military families. @RepRonnyJackson's amendment requiring an update on the construction of a Child Development Center at Sheppard Air Force Base was just adopted.
🚨 @RepDLamborn's amendment to PROHIBIT the admittance of Chinese and Russian nationals to national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities was just adopted! The FY25 #NDAA will PREVENT CCP espionage.
🚨 @RepNancyMace's amendment requiring a briefing on the current development, testing, and deployment of hypersonic weapons by China was just adopted! The FY25 #NDAA is laser focused on deterring China.
The CCP is chomping at the bit for America to slip up and not invest in our military. We won’t give them that opportunity. The FY25 NDAA is catered to build the next generation of U. S. warfighters, primed to deter CCP aggression.
The CCP is chomping at the bit for America to slip up and not invest in our military. We won’t give them that opportunity. The FY’25 NDAA is catered to build the next generation of U. S. warfighters, primed to deter CCP aggression.
🚨 @RepJimBanks’ amendments protecting U.S. research from adversaries was just adopted!
Each year, the House Armed Services Committee crafts the NDAA by drafting legislation, amendments, and conference requests. The #FY25NDAA will combat CCP aggression, modernize our military, and take care of our servicemembers and their families. Follow along for updates⬇️
🚨 @RepLisaMcClain's amendment on increasing counter UAS capacity for regional security in the Middle East was just adopted!
🚨 @RepMillsPress' amendment on efforts to strengthen force protection of U.S. bases and naval assets in the Middle East was just adopted!
🚨 @RepRonnyJackson's amendment PROHIBITING funds for the transfer of currency to the Taliban was just adopted!
.@HASCRepublicans #FY25NDAA drives innovation: ✅Funds the development & deployment of advanced technology. ✅Counters China's aggression. ✅Bolsters our military presence in the Indo-Pacific. ✅Enhances our Naval fleet. Tune in: https://t.co/UIpxK5uQgB
Servicemembers struggle to afford housing and feed their families. Compensation for junior enlisted servicemembers has failed to keep pace with inflation and remain competitive with the private sector. The FY25 #NDAA will give junior enlisted servicemembers a 19.5% pay raise.
It’s NDAA Markup Day! Follow along for all the action today. https://t.co/ZrxxbIqaVA
We’re off and running for NDAA markup today, a must-pass bill that sets funding levels for the Department of Defense and moves through the Armed Services Committee. You’ll find a roadmap of my priorities here: https://t.co/IgTZqhhoKy https://t.co/vc9CByMUMz
RM @RepAndyKimNJ made clear the FY25 #NDAA MILPERS Subcommittee mark prioritizes quality of life issues for service members and their families with a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and investments in mil housing, childcare, health care, and spousal support. https://t.co/f6V3CYl5uR
RM @RepJoeCourtney made clear the FY25 #NDAA SPF Subcommittee mark reverses the elimination of a Virginia-class submarine from the budget, bolstering the crucial #AUKUS agreement and ensuring Australia can continue to invest $3 billion into the U.S. submarine industrial base. https://t.co/AfASiYPw9O
Click the link below for my opening statement from the full committee markup of FY25 NDAA. ⬇️ https://t.co/OKFghCoxHM
RM @DonaldNorcross made clear the FY25 #NDAA TAL Subcommittee mark reflects our shared commitment to NatSec and oversight of many of DoD's expensive and complex programs, including Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps tactical strike fighters and all services' rotary wing programs. https://t.co/XqOB0S5OHf
RM @RepMoulton made clear the FY25 #NDAA Strategic Forces Subcommittee mark ensures modernization across our nuclear triad as we face two near-peer nuclear armed adversaries for the first time. https://t.co/s7ZyhKKgA9
The #FY25NDAA equips our warfighters for every battlefield, addresses Biden’s national security crisis, supports service members and their families, and counters malign foreign adversaries. https://t.co/We3DVRnz7B
🚨#FY25NDAA AMENDMENT PASSED: Our amendment requires the Defense Intelligence Agency to brief the House Committee on Armed Services about the CCP's hypersonic weapons development & testing. We're demanding answers on the CCP's very real threats against the U.S.
House Armed Services Ranking Member @RepAdamSmith started markup of the FY25 #NDAA talking about core @HASCDemocrats priorities: getting service members and mil families what they need and investing in modernization and innovation to strengthen readiness and the common defense. https://t.co/tJjzUecNYl
Just started the markup for NDAA in the House Armed Services Committee. We will work through over 700 Amendments today. And probably go past midnight. We have over a dozen amendments included. 🇺🇸 #LowcountryFirst
Good morning! Today, we are marking-up the National Defense Authorization Act — a key responsibility of mine as a member of @HASCDemocrats. It’s going to be a long day but I’m energized and ready to fight for NJ-11’s priorities. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day! https://t.co/dCZiD5h9Gx
Starting now, we're kicking off the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA markup on the Armed Services Committee. This means we'll be working through hundreds of amendments to our annual defense bill that has been signed into law every year for over 60 years. Follow along as I share updates ⬇️
🚨Tune in below for today's FY25 NDAA Full Committee Markup🚨 The mark reflects a continuation of the bipartisan approach this committee is known for. @HASCRepublicans https://t.co/zJgWrIa4dE
I am working diligently with my colleagues on @HASCRepublicans to deter China in the FY25 NDAA! We must strengthen our military in the Indo-Pacific to combat Chinese espionage and REMOVE China from the defense supply chain.
The FY25 #NDAA will strengthen our Navy’s undersea dominance by investing in Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. 💪 https://t.co/kC981wEisO
China has the largest Naval fleet in the world, but the FY25 NDAA will strengthen America’s Navy by keeping the acquisition of new Virginia-class attack submarines on track. @HASCRepublicans #FY25NDAA https://t.co/HnfU7mGGzn
Tomorrow, I am going to spend all day (and night) with @HASCDemocrats taking part in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act markup. It’s an important opportunity to strengthen our national security, stand up for service members, and invest in New Jersey. Learn more! https://t.co/qw6KYWT67f
Our servicemembers are the foundation of our military. To maintain our All-Volunteer Force it’s vital that we ensure our servicemembers are being taken care of. The FY25 #NDAA will improve compensation for servicemembers and provide employment support for military spouses. https://t.co/aH3aLh4tZz
HAPPENING NOW: The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee marks up its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. Tune in here: https://t.co/iHphuaGCi9 https://t.co/Y66AY4bnvS
Excited to be back in Washington for the FY25 NDAA hearing tomorrow morning...! This bill contains pay raises for our active duty members, invests in upgrades to military housing, fully funds military childcare improvements, and so much more. I'm looking forward to working with… https://t.co/9NkXIPI62d
China will only be deterred by strength. The FY25 #NDAA will strengthen our military and ensure our warfighters have the capabilities and authorities they need to deter China's aggression. https://t.co/56Pp4WMgeL
So many military families struggle to find and afford both high-quality housing and child care. That's why I introduced a bipartisan bill to support the co-location of housing and child care so we can address these crises simultaneously. https://t.co/qRKZgU3dx5
China, our greatest adversary, is in the midst of a rapid buildup of its nuclear arsenal. The FY25 NDAA will support the continued modernization of our nuclear triad in order to stay ahead of our adversaries and keep our nation safe.
We have got to support our men and women in uniform—period. At today's @SenateApprops hearing, I spoke with @SecArmy about the need for affordable child care on military bases, making sure housing needs are met, and more. https://t.co/k1QTgaxRi6
The FY25 #NDAA is laser focused on improving the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families: ✅Boosts compensation ✅Improves housing ✅Expands access to medical care ✅Increases access to childcare ✅Provides employment support for military spouses https://t.co/U0tCIpZhwZ
According to a 2023 RAND report, approximately 25% of servicemembers are food insecure. No servicemember should have to worry about making ends meet or putting food on the table. The FY25 #NDAA will boost servicemember compensation. @HASCRepublicans
Our nation’s military families are struggling to access reliable and affordable childcare because of @DeptofDefense facility wait times and delays in enrolling in fee assistance programs. This is unacceptable. @HASCRepublicans are advocating for military families by fully… https://t.co/QePOEXgmh4