Congressman Guthrie Named as House Conferee for the National Defense Authorization Act

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Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today was appointed by Speaker Paul Ryan to the conference committee on S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (NDAA). This conference committee will come together to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA and move the bill forward to the President's desk. The NDAA is an annual bill that authorizes funding and programming for the U.S. military.

"It is a privilege to work with my colleagues on this legislation as the issues addressed by the NDAA have a deep impact in the Second District. From impact aid for local schools to Fort Knox and the military readiness levels needed to confront foreign threats to our country, I am committed to working with my colleagues to pass legislation that will improve care and services for our service members and keep our country safe," said Congressman Guthrie.

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