PRESS RELEASE

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024.

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:

“This year’s NDAA delivered on many Republican priorities, bolsters our national defense programs, and saves taxpayer dollars – all while remaining within the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s FY 24 defense discretionary spending level. While it took a lot of late nights and conversations across the aisle to get to this point, it’s a win for democracy.

This NDAA includes key provisions that focus on capitalizing on innovation to increase lethality of the Joint Force, strengthening capabilities to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s increased military aggression, adequately equipping our warfighters to complete their missions, and ensuring vigorous oversight of taxpayer dollars at the Pentagon. This NDAA will ensure the U.S. remains a global defense leader and supports those in the Natural State who work in national defense industries. For that, I was proud to vote in favor.”

Background:

The National Defense Authorization Act authorizes the procurement for CH-53 and CH-47 helicopters whose  parts are manufactured in Magnolia and Hot Springs, bolsters the modernization of our Nuclear Triad, adds additional F-35s, and facilitates manufacturing of guided multiple launch rocket systems (GMLRS), which all have a production footprint in Camden, AR. This year’s NDAA funnels key investments to the Fourth District and supports hundreds of jobs through investment in missile systems, aircraft, and explosive ordinances that all proudly have manufacturing or assembly done in Arkansas' Fourth District.