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| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398538 | Congress Sends Bipartisan, Bicameral NDAA Agreement to Presidents Desk | 2015-11-10 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | A revised National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House on November 4, 2015, was approved this morning in the Senate by an overwhelming majority. S. 1356, the Fiscal Year 2016 NDAA, maintains all major defense policies and reforms previously vetoed by President Obama, but makes minor revisions to funding levels in accordance with the newly enacted Bipartisan Budget Deal of 2015. Congressman Young shared the following thoughts after House passage of S. 1356 by a vote of 370 to 58. Press Release: House Overwhelmingly Passes Updated NDAA, Refutes Presidents Veto Claims Washington, D.C.Alaska Congressman Don Youngtoday joined 369 of his House colleagues to pass S. 1356, the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This reform-centered NDAA contains all of the major policy provisions passed by the House and Senate earlier this year, but makes minor adjustments to reflect new budget levels established by the Bipartisan Budget Deal of 2015. Today, I once again supported bipartisan legislation to provide our military men and women with the tools and resources necessary to succeed both here at home and abroad,said Congressman Young. This legislation makes a number of reforms within the Department of Defense to cut wasteful spending, focus on our nations most growing needs, and ensure the safety of all Americans. Importantly, the bill also preserves an amendment I offered expressing a Sense of Congress regarding the basing of the F-35 at Eielson Air Force Base." According to President Obama, his October 22, 2015 veto of previously passed NDAA legislation was based on three considerations: it maintains the sequester, it prevents wide spread reforms for our military, and it impedes the ability to close Guantanamo. However, todays House passed NDAA contains no changes to policy previously scrutinized by the President. Like our original NDAA, this legislation has zero ability to change sequestration, it maintains significant reforms to improve our military, and prevents the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo,Congressman Young said.In many ways, this is a direct override of the Presidents veto. Sadly, the President was willing to jeopardize the well-being of our troops in order to increase funding for rogue agencies like the IRS and the EPA. Im proud that the House came together in support of this important defense authorization, which will ensure Congress upholds its most sacred responsibilityto provide for the common defense of our nation. Amendments included in the FY2016 NDAA by Congressman Young: F-35 Basing at Eielson Air Force Base: This amendment expresses a Sense of Congress regarding the OCONUS basing of the F-35A Aircraft, specifically the criteria and capabilities the basing location should feature. Congressman Youngs amendment places emphasis on criteria only found at Eielson AFB, which includes a location with sufficient range capabilities and airspace for training, the ability to robustly train with our international partners, the presence of existing facilities to support operations, and a limited amount of encroachment. Provisions included in the 2016 NDAA of Alaskan importance: Arctic Military Strategy: Requires the Department of Defense to set forth an updated military strategy for the protection of United States national security interests in the Arctic region, in addition to identifying and mitigating capability, infrastructure, and personnel gaps in the Arctic. Fort Greely and Eielson Air Force Base: Authorizes $79.2 million for the construction of three Alaska military construction projects, including the Fort Greely Physical Readiness Training Facility, F-35 facilities at Eielson Air Force Base, and the repair and replacement of a boiler at Eielson AFBs Central heat and power plant. F-35s:Authorizes the full $5.16 billion requested for procurement of Lockheed Martins F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Currently, Eielson Air Force Base is the preferred location for the basing of two squadrons for F-35As. National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program:Authorizes $183 million for civil military programs, which funds the Alaska Military Youth Academy ChalleNGe Program, one of 35 Youth Challenge programs across the country. Ground-based Missile Defense:Authorizes $432 million for Ground Based Missile Defense and Sensors. This funding will continue the development and sustainment of the GMD weapon system and fully fund the increase to 44 Ground based interceptors at Fort Greely, Alaska. Long Range Discrimination Radar:Authorizes $137.6 million for the continued development of Missile Defense Agencys Long Range Discrimination Radar, to be based in Alaska. Military Retirement Reform:Provides 21stcentury updates to the militarys current retirement system by authorizing a blended benefits package, similar to a 401(k), for all troops. This will ensure that all service members who serve for at least two years receive retirement benefits, while also protecting the retirement system for those currently in uniform. Sexual Assault and Suicide Prevention:Includes enhancements and oversight of how the military handles sexual assault cases and reforms to stem the tide of suicide in the military. BRAC:Rejects proposals for additional BRAC round. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |