U.S. Senator Todd Young applauded the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides for our men and women in uniform with a three percent pay raise and launches a new initiative to deter China. Senator Young, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Marine who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the bill will keep Americans safe amidst threats from coronavirus, Russia, and the Chinese Communist Party. The Senate voted 86-14 to approve the legislation.
“The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation the Senate considers each year. This year’s NDAA supports jobs in the defense workforce, and bolsters innovative research taking place in states like Indiana. It also provides a three percent pay raise for our troops, and establishes a Pacific Deterrence Initiative to deter the continued aggressive behavior emanating from the Chinese Communist Party. By caring for those in uniform, fully funding our defense, and deterring aggression during these unstable times, this NDAA is critical to our national security,” said Senator Young.
