WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670).

“As a veteran and representative of a district with a significant military presence, taking care of our troops is a top priority of mine. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 is full of provisions to rein in government overreach and undo an unnecessarily divisive agenda that does nothing to help our servicemembers. The bill also includes meaningful measures to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression. Above all, this bill supports the brave men and women who serve with a pay increase of 5.2%.

Though this bill doesn’t include everything I want, particularly my amendment that would have ensured servicemembers separated due to vaccine refusal received backpay upon reenlistment, it’s critical that we keep our nation strong and ensure our servicemembers have what they need. I look forward to working with my colleagues to resolve outstanding issues not included in this year’s NDAA.”

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