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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This legislation includes $24.5 million in funding for military operations in Battle Creek as well as bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Huizenga to strengthen our security partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia and deter China’s malign influence in the Indo-Pacific Region.

The National Defense Authorization Act passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 310 to 118. This bill has already passed the Senate and will now head to President Biden for his signature.

“This bipartisan bill does not include every provision or reform that I believe is necessary; however, the National Defense Authorization Act takes a positive step forward by delivering the biggest pay raise for our troops in history as well as providing a well-deserved pay raise for the men and women working tirelessly to secure our border,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “Importantly, this legislation also directly impacts Southwest Michigan by including $24.5 million to strengthen our military infrastructure in Battle Creek.

“Lastly, this bipartisan bill also includes my legislation to counter communist China’s growing influence by strengthening our alliance with our British and Australian Allies. By authorizing the sale of two Virginia Class nuclear powered submarines to Australia, we directly enhance our deterrence capabilities as well as our readiness in the Indo-Pacific Region.”