Defense Drumbeat

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Chairmen of the Armed Services Committees, responded to the President's anticipated veto of the defense bill and the impact that has on troops and their families. The Chairmen were joined by Congressional Veterans; Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK), Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK), Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK).

The House will vote to override the veto of the National Defense Authorization Act on November 5th, 2015.