12/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2024 16:37
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5009 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025:
"During this critical time in history, we must ensure our military heroes have the resources necessary to protect and defend our nation. This year's NDAA completes that objective by enacting a historic 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers while also providing better access to housing, medical care, and child care.
The last four years under the Biden-Harris Administration's incompetence has emboldened our adversaries, enflamed and created conflicts across the globe, and endangered the lives of our servicemembers. As a Navy veteran, I will not stand by as liberal leadership destroys our Armed Forces and our nation's future.
The sake of our country's future success relies on the men and women entrusted with protecting our freedoms. I'm proud to support this year's defense bill which puts both our heroes and America first."
Specifically, this legislation:
Initiatives led by Reschenthaler were included in the bill, including:
Read the full bill here.