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Conference Report on H.R. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 14, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Chair, the United States is facing a host of pressing issues, from Communist China's increased aggression in the Indo-Pacific to attacks by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists against our dear friend, Israel. This NDAA ensures our military is ready and able to meet these challenges head-on.

In south Florida and across the Nation, living and housing costs are a priority for our men and women in uniform. This NDAA secures a 5.2 percent increase in pay to our servicemembers which is the largest in 20 years, it authorizes $394 million more than the President's budget request for new family housing and barracks, and it increases eligibility for cost-of-living allowances.

While this NDAA may not be perfect, it fully funds our military, enhances capabilities and readiness, and supports our brave servicemembers.

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