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| http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-passage-national-defense-authorization-act | Langevin Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | RI | Jim Langevin | L000559 | langevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the following statement in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $619 billion for national defense and passed the U.S. House of Representatives today following conference negotiations with the Senate: “If there is one issue on which bipartisanship prevails, it is national security, and I am proud to be a part of this bipartisan effort to support our military, care for our veterans, invest in innovation, and protect American interests at home and abroad. There are many provisions worth celebrating in this NDAA, including full funding for the Virginia-class and Ohio-class replacement submarines and the Virginia Payload Module. This funding will directly benefit the submarine program at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset facility, supporting thousands of jobs in Rhode Island and ensuring on-time delivery of our nation’s most critical naval assets. “I’m especially pleased that several of my proposals were incorporated into the final package, including my amendment to expand talent exchange programs that allow Department of Defense employees to gain experience at private companies and to bring industry leaders to DoD, thereby strengthening our defense strategies and sparking innovation through the incorporation of new perspectives. The NDAA also includes my provision to designate a senior official within the Department of Defense to coordinate directed energy efforts, paving the way for critical, matured technologies to get out of the lab and into the field. Additionally, I’m pleased that the final bill excluded language, which I vehemently opposed, related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program that would have injected tens of thousands of new pistols onto our streets. “As co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, and as Ranking Member of HASC’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, I am proud that this NDAA makes several important investments in our cyber defenses. Most notably, this legislation elevates CYBERCOM to a full combatant command, a crucial move given the complex threat landscape we face in cyberspace. Transparency, accountability, and oversight of cyber operations is enhanced significantly thanks to this bill, further positioning cyber as a priority in our national security apparatus. “Protecting our nation and its people is a more challenging, complex task than ever before, with threats at home, abroad, and in cyberspace. But we have the greatest military in the world, and while this legislation is not perfect, it offers the resources, support, and forward-thinking that we need to try and keep America safe.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |