{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mcsally.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mission-accomplished-final-defense-bill-includes-major-s-az-wins", "Mission Accomplished: Final Defense Bill Includes Major S. AZ Wins Championed by U.S. Rep. McSally", "2016-12-02", "2016", "2016-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "mcsally.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Bill Includes Funding for Missions at DM, Fort Huachuca, S. AZ. Defense Suppliers\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), comprehensive defense legislation that contained numerous Southern Arizona priorities tirelessly championed by U.S. Representative Martha McSally. The legislation contains full funding for the A-10 and EC-130H Compass Call, two aircraft stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, as well as provisions to retain and help expand missions at Fort Huachuca.\n\u201cToday\u2019s bill is a win for Southern Arizona and our national defense,\u201d said Congresswoman McSally. \u201cThe legislation includes provisions I advocated for to protect Southern Arizona\u2019s critical military assets, including the A-10 and EC-130H and missions at Fort Huachuca, as well as language I authored to mandate an A-10/F-35 fly-off. It also increases end strength, preserves our most vital aircraft, includes the largest pay raise for troops in six years, and funds weapon systems, like the Tomahawk missile produced in Southern Arizona, we need to take on ISIS and other emerging threats. Providing for the common defense is the most important obligation we have to the American people. I\u2019m proud to see this legislation begin to reverse the atrophying of our armed services and ensure our military has the training, resources, and manpower it needs to keep Americans safe.\u201d\n\u201cOn behalf of the DM50, I want to thank Congresswoman McSally for her efforts to preserve Southern Arizona\u2019s all-important military assets in this legislation,\u201d said Bob Logan, President of the DM50. \u201cBoth of Davis-Monthan\u2019s signature flying missions, the A-10 and EC-130H, are given full authorization in this bill. We also recognize her work to protect Southern Arizona\u2019s growing defense industry, including one of the area\u2019s largest employers in Raytheon Missile Systems that is receiving orders to build additional missiles for multiple platforms. These are important victories for everyone in our community, and we appreciate Congresswoman McSally\u2019s leadership to keep our valuable defense assets strong at Davis-Monthan AFB and in Southern Arizona.\u201d\n\"While we are still in the process of reviewing the Bill for issues affecting Fort Huachuca, we are thrilled that it recognizes our consistent efforts to preserve and replenish water resources in Southern Arizona,\u201d said Kevin Peterson, President of the Huachuca 50. \u201cWe look forward to continued support from CM McSally on enhancing critical capabilities and advocating for new missions for the Fort.\"\n\u201cThe Southern AZ Defense Alliance (SADA) appreciates the leadership of the Arizona congressional delegation regarding the passage of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including that of US Rep. Martha McSally in her service on the US House Armed Services Committee,\u201d said Larry Lucero, President of SADA. \u201cHer steadfast support for the USAF Davis Monthan Air Force Base and for the US Army\u2019s Fort Huachuca is greatly valued, including preserving current missions but also creating the possibility of bringing additional missions to these great military installations in Southern Arizona.\u201d\nIn addition to providing full funding for the aircraft stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base and missions at Fort Huachuca, today\u2019s legislation includes a provision authored by Rep. McSally to mandate an A-10, F-35 fly-off before any A-10 can be retired. The legislation details what capabilities a fly-off must test, including Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue, two missions currently performed by the A-10. More about that fly-off can be read in Rep. McSally\u2019s op-ed HERE.\n\u00a0Additional Southern Arizona priorities contained in today\u2019s legislation include:\n Provisions to retain and help expand missions at Fort Huachuca, including the laboratory and testing evaluation center, Electronic Proving Grounds, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft;\n\tLanguage to address pharmacy wait times at military medical treatment facilities;\n\tLanguage to facilitate growth capabilities within the electromagnetic spectrum, a key Fort Huachuca priority;\n\tFunding for 196 Tomahawk missiles to be produced by Raytheon Missile Systems;\n\tProvisions supporting Raytheon\u2019s Joint Air to Ground missiles;\n\tAnd an amendment to streamline the hiring of veterans as Customs and Border Protection Officers and Agents along the border.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mcsally.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mission-accomplished-final-defense-bill-includes-major-s-az-wins"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.179814036935568, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}