Graves Votes to Give Troops Pay Raise, Protect Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after voting to pass the final National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

"This year's annual defense bill gives our troops the largest pay raise in 20 years-a pay raise that's well-deserved, hard-earned, and sorely needed given the skyrocketing cost of living our military families face." said Graves, "Every day, our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line to keep us safe. This bill also boosts funding to the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which is critical for supplying our troops with the ammunition necessary for training and defending our nation."

Highlights from this year's NDAA include:

• 5.2 percent increase in servicemember basic pay, the largest pay raise in over 20 years
• Authorizes monthly bonuses for junior enlisted members to counteract the effects of Biden's record-high inflation
• Makes critical investments in improving military housing, education and childcare facilities
• Rejects the Biden Administration's request to divest C-130 aircraft, ensuring continued air superiority across the globe.
• Provides an additional $37.8 million for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

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