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Wittman Secures Wins For Virginia in FY25 NDAA
Washington,
May 22, 2024
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National Defense
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee voted in favor of the committee’s advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The bill includes significant investments in Virginia’s shipbuilding industry, submarine industrial base, and measures to support servicemembers and military families in the Commonwealth. It also includes a series of quality of life provisions to increase enlisted pay, support military spouse employment, and improve military housing. “I’m proud to support this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which makes strategic investments that will benefit Virginia’s active duty and veteran population and provide for our military families,” said Rep. Wittman. “Not only are we boosting America’s national security, but we are directly benefiting the Commonwealth. By building more ships, prioritizing ship repairs, and investing in more submarines, we are channeling critical funding to Virginia’s economy.” Virginia is home to the Pentagon, Marine Corps Base Quantico, and the largest concentration of naval forces in the world. With 19% of Virginia’s economy coming from defense spending — the highest proportion of any state — the impacts of the NDAA will reverberate throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia is also a top state for active duty military personnel, with over 80,000 servicemembers in Hampton Roads. The FY25 NDAA contains many provisions that will benefit Virginia, which Rep. Wittman advocated for, including: Regional Interests
Shipbuilding and Repair Equities
Military and Servicemember Priorities
Countering China’s Growing Military Aggression
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