Prioritizing America's Defense
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This week, the House passed H.R. 2670, the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with my support. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD).
The American people should have faith that our defense capabilities and servicemembers have the funding and resources necessary to counter global threats to our homeland, and this year’s NDAA accomplishes that goal with great certainty.
Read my full statement by CLICKING HERE. |
FY2024 NDAA is a Win for Georgia-12
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This year's NDAA is a win for Georgia's 12th District. This bill authorized full funding for the design and construction of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence’s Signal School at Fort Gordon and provides funding for the first phase of construction for fiscal year 2024. This funding will go towards facility and mission capabilities consisting of the signal school headquarters, Cyber Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (CNCOA) headquarters, secret training capability for signal Advanced Individual Training (AIT), 38 classrooms, and 38 labs.
Additionally, the NDAA authorized over $1 billion for the critical missions being carried out at the Savannah River Site, including nuclear material management, environmental cleanup, and plutonium pit modernization. |
Increasing Pay for Servicemembers
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Our nation's Armed Forces are the bravest among us, and I am pleased that this year's NDAA supports a 5.2% increase in servicemember basic pay, the largest pay raise in over 20 years! |
H.R. 2670 also provides assistance to the 8,000 servicemembers discharged for failing to take the COVID-19 vaccine and gives them a path back to service.
President Biden's overreaching vaccine mandate on active duty and reserve personnel had devastating effects on military recruitment which dramatically threatened America's military readiness. |
Discussing the Bon Air with HUD Officials
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On Tuesday, I met with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials in Atlanta to discuss the ongoing issues at the Bon Air Apartment Complex in Augusta.
For over a year, I have worked diligently with HUD, Redwood Housing Partners, and all parties involved to find an immediate solution to improve the quality of life for residents of the Bon Air. While this week's meeting was informative, I remain disappointed in the lack of a definitive timeline to move forward with a specific course of action.
Rest assured, my work will continue until the Bon Air residents not only have the adequate living conditions they deserve, but also a community they are proud to call home. |
Military Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2028
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My office is now accepting United States Military Service Academy applications for the class of 2028.
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements and be nominated by an authorized person, including a member of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate.
To be eligible, you must be 17 years of age as of July 1 in the year of admission to a service academy. You must not have passed your 23rd birthday. You must be a United States citizen, unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
For more information, please visit my website. |
2023 Congressional App Challenge
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REMINDER: I launched the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia's 12th District. This nationwide event allows students to compete with their peers by creating a software application, or "app," for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their choice.
All apps must be submitted online no later than November 1, 2023. For more information, please visit my website! |
This Week's Committee Activity
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Education and the Workforce
Full Committee Markup
The House Education and Workforce Committee marked up a bipartisan, comprehensive healthcare package comprised of four bills aimed at building a more transparent and affordable healthcare system for patients and providers.
The package included:
Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Markup
The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a markup of 11 bills to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which was last reauthorized over 30 years ago.
The NTIA plays an integral role in closing the digital divide in our rural communities and ensuring America remains a leader in the communications sector now and in the future.
Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Markup
Americans are struggling to afford some of the highest energy and auto prices in decades as a result of President Biden’s energy and inflation crises. The Environment Subcommittee advanced three bills to address the Biden EPA's excessive regulations and ensure Americans have choice in their automobile purchases.
During the markup, I spoke in support of the CARS Act, which I proudly co-introduced, to make sure American consumers—not unelected bureaucrats—decide what vehicle is best for them. Watch my remarks HERE. |
This Week's Office Visitors
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As always, it was great to meet with several groups this week to talk about the issues that matter most to them.
Those pictured include representatives from: - Boys and Girls Club of Georgia
- Southeast Tourism Society
- Council for Exceptional Children
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |
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