Rogers, Mccaul Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement

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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral security agreement.    “The Biden administration’s Ukraine policy has been plagued by half measures and hesitation – which…

Rogers Statement on House Passage of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following House passage of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.   “There is no investment more important than the one we make in the men and women who serve in our All-Volunteer Force. We…

Rogers Speaks on House Floor in Support of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25. FY25 NDAA resources can be found here.   Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:   For the first time in…

Rogers Opening Statement at Rules Committee Hearing on Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks at a Rules Committee hearing in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.   Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:   Chairman Burgess, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the…

Rogers Slams Biden for Not Supporting Junior Enlisted Pay Raise

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on President Biden’s objection to the 15% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.   “President Biden believes providing the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces…

ICYMI: Fy25 Ndaa Improves Quality of Life for Military Families

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House panel OK's more than 30 quality of life improvements for the troops By Mike Gooding May 28, 2024 13 News Now   Lawmakers have voted to increase the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). It's one of more than 30 proposed quality-of-life improvements they approved.   The BAH is paid to active service members who do not live on base but instead must rent in the local commercial…

ICYMI: FY25 NDAA Abolishes DEI Bureaucracy at Dodea Schools

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Republicans’ Defense Amendment Would Rescue Military Kids From Lefty Indoctrination In DOD Schools By Max Eden and Amy Haywood May 30, 2024 The Federalist   Among the many national security liabilities created by the Biden administration, one of the less remarked upon has been the ideological corruption of the schools serving children of America’s military…

Key Military Service Organizations Announce Support for FY25 NDAA

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Today, Blue Star Families, Military Family Advisory Network, Military Officers Association of America, and National Military Family Association announced their support for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The bill passed out of the House Armed Services Committee on May 22 with overwhelming…

Rogers, McCaul, Turner Release Statement on Biden Admin's Ukraine Half-Measure

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After weeks of sustained Congressional, international, and public pressure, the Biden administration partially reversed its policy to prohibit Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons against legitimate military targets in Russian territory. According to these reports, Ukraine will now be permitted to use certain U.S.-provided weapons in limited areas within Russia which neighbor…

ICYMI: FY25 NDAA Supports Israel

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Israeli Security a Top Priority in House Budget Bill Adam Kredo May 30, 2024 Washington Free Beacon The fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual defense bill that is being shaped by Congress, will provide Israel with millions of dollars in security aid in the coming year and ensure the Biden administration provides the Jewish state with the resources needed…