U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, have issued a joint statement regarding the completion of the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24 NDAA).
In their statement, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of providing for national defense and fulfilling Congress' constitutional duty. They highlighted the unprecedented threats faced by the United States from countries such as China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. With these challenges in mind, they stressed the urgency of taking action to protect national security.
Expressing gratitude to all the conferees involved in the process, the lawmakers commended their hard work and contributions to this year's bill. After months of rigorous negotiations, a bipartisan and bicameral conference report has been crafted, which aims to strengthen national security and support servicemembers.
The lawmakers urged Congress to swiftly pass the NDAA, and once it reaches President Biden's desk, they called on him to sign it promptly.
The text of the conference report for the FY24 NDAA can be found [here](insert link).
Additionally, the FY24 NDAA Joint Explanatory Statement is available [here](insert link).
This joint statement signifies the successful completion of the Conference Report for the FY24 NDAA, an essential piece of legislation that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States.
To find out more, go to this link: https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-and-house-armed-services-committees-complete-conference-on-fy24-national-defense-authorization-act
