Gillibrand, Chair Of The Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, Announces Her Hard-Fought NDAA Wins That Will Improve The Well-Being Of Service Members And Their Families

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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced her FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) wins that will help improve the quality of life of service members and their families. Gillibrand is a tireless advocate for New York's active-duty service members and her subcommittee oversees matters relating to active and reserve military personnel, including compensation, benefits, health care, education, child care, and more. During this year's NDAA negotiations, Gillibrand championed several provisions to improve and expand military parental leave, compensation, TRICARE benefits, mental health services, child care, basic needs allowance, PFAS remediation, and assessments of autism therapy.

"The strength of our armed services relies on the health and well-being of our service members and their families. As chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, I work every day to advocate for the health, safety, and morale of our men and women in uniform," said Senator Gillibrand. "I am proud of the advances we delivered in this year's NDAA, including better mental health and health care benefits, an across-the-board 2.7% increase in base pay for all military personnel, and funding to improve the water supply right here at Fort Drum. Our service members risk their lives to keep us safe and I will remain relentless in our fight to ensure the military operates in a manner worthy of their dedication."

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