WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) applauded Senate passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and issued the following statement:
“The passage of the fiscal 2024 NDAA is good news for Delaware and for the country. This annual, bipartisan defense bill strengthens our national security, advances important foreign policy priorities in an increasingly uncertain world, and helps keep our citizens safe at home and abroad. Notably, this NDAA has forward-looking measures to enhance our competitiveness with China, promote the safe use of artificial intelligence in the military, and stop predatory debt collectors from preying on servicemembers.
“While I am disappointed that the amendment based on the Afghan Adjustment Act is not included in the Senate NDAA, I will continue to push to advance this critical legislation. We must provide stability and clarity for our Afghan allies who stood by us during two decades of conflict.
“Ultimately, we owe it to our service members – from the airmen at Dover Air Force Base to the citizen-soldiers in the Delaware National Guard to those serving overseas – to provide them with all that they need to defend our nation. This bipartisan bill provides substantial funding levels to our armed forces and ensures our military remains the strongest in the world.”