Several U.S. representatives have announced significant funding and legislative wins for military missions and veterans. Rep. Matt Gaetz secured over $800 million in additional investment for the Northwest Florida military mission. Rep. Pramila Jayapal secured $19.6 million for various projects in the 2024 budget. Rep. Rob Wittman highlighted the improvements in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, focusing on quality of life for servicemembers and deterring China's military aggression. Rep. Carlos Gimenez emphasized the importance of informing veterans about available programs to aid in their transition to civilian life. Rep. Jen Kiggans mentioned the authorization of $6.83 million for new Child Development Centers. Rep. Salud Carbajal worked on legislation to increase pay raises and allowances for military members. Craig Newmark highlighted the risks faced by military families in accessing child care and praised provisions in the NDAA to address this issue.
Child care struggles faced by #MilitaryFamilies is a risk to National Security. Thanks to @RepDonBacon, @RepHoulahan, and the #QOL panel there are provisions in the #NDAA we support! Learn how you can join @BlueStarFamily and #DoYourPart here: https://t.co/XhPvOE2sp4
Proud to help advance legislation with @HASCDemocrats that give our servicemembers pay raises and better allowances for food and housing. We’re making it a priority to improve military members and their family’s quality of life! https://t.co/b7XnzEuMG6
Last week the House Armed Services Committee passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act. I am proud that this bill authorizes $6.83 million to go towards the design of two new Child Development Centers at NAS Oceana and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. As a working Mom of… https://t.co/szah2I61YT
It's critical we ensure our veterans are informed of the programs available to them in an efficient & direct way. I'm proud to co-lead legislation that will give America’s heroes the tools available to succeed in transitioning to civilian life & bolster employment opportunities. https://t.co/zYy198owoV
The #FY25NDAA improves quality of life for our servicemembers and their families, deters China’s growing military aggression, and modernizes our defense systems. Proud to have secured several wins for VA-01 that prioritize our shipbuilding industry, support our active duty and… https://t.co/DrCwUoWQro
I'm proud to have secured $19.6 MILLION in federal funding for projects across our district in the 2024 budget. These dollars will help build more homes, combat the climate crisis, and feed families in need. I’ll never stop working to bring more money home to our community. https://t.co/MvLwAoTrIu
The Northwest Florida military mission has had more than $800 million in additional investment during my time in Congress. I’m proud to have secured big wins for our service members in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/EivvVg2ZMI