Rep. Pfluger's Priorities Included in National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, six of Congressman August Pfluger’s amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the passage of the annual defense bill:

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “It’s time for our military to refocus on lethality, and this bill sets our country on the right course. I am proud to deliver the largest troop pay raise in decades (5.2%) and a $40 million investment in Fort Cavazos. Conservatives delivered important wins in stopping the Pentagon from paying for abortion services, preventing military funding for sex reassignment surgeries, banning drag shows on military bases, prohibiting the Department of Defense from teaching CRT curriculum to military children, and increasing military service academy outreach. The bill also includes my amendments to require the Pentagon to alert local, state, and federal officials no less than 90 days before housing migrants in military bases in their communities, develop and implement policies that create a unified datalink strategy, provide more expansive training opportunities for our service members, and better counter unmanned aerial systems. It also includes my bipartisan amendments to expedite the delivery of KC-46As to Israel and provide training to Israeli Air Force pilots, aircrew, and maintainers, and promote awareness and interest in the United States service academies to inspire the next generation of leaders in our country address our nation’s recruiting shortfalls.”

Pfluger Passed Amendments:

• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #42 – Requires the Secretary of Defense to notify local, state, and federal elected officials not later than 90 days before the Department of Defense uses, creates, or repurposes a military base to house migrants
• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #212 – Requires DOD develop and implement policies to adapt Link-16 system management and certification to align with agile development practices
• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #213 – Requires DOD to expand Tier 1 training exercises
• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #214 – Requires DOD to report on incidents involving unmanned aerial systems and related training exercises
• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #215 – Requires DOD to expedite KC-46A deliveries to Israel and provide immediate training slots for Israeli pilots, maintainers, and air crew
• Pfluger (R-TX) – Amendment #216 – Requires DOD to invest personnel into going into districts to increase awareness of what a future in military service provides to their future