NDAA

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA). Members of Congress from states such as Florida, Texas, and Arizona provided their thoughts on the bill. 200 Republicans and 81 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, while 124 Democrats and 16 Republicans voted in opposition […]

The final version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes eight proposals brought forth by Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), a feat he celebrated in a recent statement, saying, "This legislation reflects our unwavering commitment to America's servicemembers and their families." One provision included among Rep. Buchanan's eight pieces of legislation includes having the […]

Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]

Senator Rick Scott’s campaign poked fun at his opponent, former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) for launching her veterans coalition in front of a small group of supporters, failing to produce a number of how many veterans have supported her, and called out her record on military issues such as servicemember’s pay. For instance, the Scott […]

Recently the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) passed the U.S. House. 18 of Representative Vern Buchanan’s (R-FL) amendments passed in the lower chamber. These bills vary from veteran care to supporting Israel to monitoring China’s use of artificial intelligence (AI). Rep. Buchanan provided a statement after his amendments gained approval from his colleagues […]

House Republicans are cheering today with the passage of FY25 NDAA, a bill that prioritizes service members. The H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 bill passed with overwhelming support from Republicans. Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, […]

Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) has shared his support for the FY25 defense bill.

Despite a vocal minority showcasing their displeasure with the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), some Florida lawmakers shared their support for the legislation and its benefits for service members. For instance, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) was pleased that those in the military would be receiving a raise […]

The yearly National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) awaits final approval in the House. Some Republicans have signaled they intend to vote against the bill due to several provisions the Senate approved, such as the extension of FISA surveillance, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the Pentagon, and similar "woke" policies across the military. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was satisfied with the upper chamber’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization (FY 24 NDAA) Act. A plethora of Sen. Scott’s amendments were included in NDAA, including his measure that prohibits federal agencies from buying and operating Chinese-made drones, known as the American Security Drone Act of 2023. […]

US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) has cosponsored legislation amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), the annual military spending measure. Senate Amendment 2226 aims, in part, to deter “aggression by the Russian Federation” by "strengthening the alliance's deterrence and defense posture by denying potential adversaries any possible opportunities for aggression."  Senator […]

After the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a member of the committee – applauded the bill which includes $886.3 billion in defense spending. However, it is the “big wins for Florida” that Sen. Scott is the most excited about. “Florida is home to […]

As the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is under consideration by the U.S. Congress, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has written a letter demanding two provisions in the form of bills he has introduced in Congress. The first bill is the Treating Invisible Wounds on Base Act, which would require the Department of Defense (D0D) […]

The US House of Representatives has just passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), or the annual defense funding bill.  However, the bill was not popular with everyone.  Surprisingly Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) voted against the measure, citing it eroded gun rights. Rep. Bilirakis has received recognition for being a solid representative for conservatives in Florida, but […]