Rep. Mimi Walters Supports NDAA For FY17

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which would authorize and prioritize funding for the Department of Defense and military activities and construction:

“Our troops should never be compromised because they do not have the necessary resources, but unfortunately, that is happening at an alarming rate.  Last week, news reports indicated that Air Force pilots are forced to salvage repair parts from planes so old they are now housed in museums, and pilots are not getting the recommended flight training hours.  We rely on these brave service members to protect our national security, and we have a constitutional duty to provide the support, equipment, and pay they need to defend our great nation.  Today, the House of Representatives took a critical step to fix the military readiness shortfalls our troops face.  One of the federal government’s most important responsibilities is providing for a strong national defense, and as the daughter of a U.S. Marine, I understand its importance, particularly as we face unprecedented threats to our security.  I hope that the Senate will expeditiously send this bipartisan legislation to the President’s desk and that he will retract his veto threat.  Strengthening our defense capability and giving our service members the resources they need to keep us safe should be something on which we all agree.”

Walters represents California’s 45th District and serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Judiciary Committees.