Forbes Praises House Passage of Defense Policy Bill

Press Release

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding House passage of the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"The annual defense policy bill is among Congress' most important duties, and its passage is an important step forward for American national defense," Congressman Forbes said. "This bill invests in critical Seapower and Projection Forces capabilities and maintains vital Navy assets like cruisers and Tomahawk missiles. I hope this legislation will receive the President's signature as soon as possible."

Among the areas covered by the FY15 NDAA:

Provides for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73).

Ensures production of two Virginia-class attack submarines, two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and three Littoral Combat Ships.

Provides procurement authority for the twelfth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD-17).

Restores production of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM).

Protects the Navy's cruiser fleet from early inactivation.

Retains critical research and development investments in Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and Long Range Strike Bomber programs.

Asks the Department of Defense to review the requirements for the UCLASS system and the mix of capabilities in the future Carrier Air Wing.

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