Senator Hassan Statement on Bipartisan Approval of National Defense Authorization Act

Bill Includes Funding to Support Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Boost Job Creation in New Hampshire

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018:

“In the face of a vast number of national security threats we face as a country, it is essential that the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to defend our freedom have the support and resources necessary to keep all Granite Staters and Americans safe,” said Senator Hassan. “I am proud to support the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, which supports critical priorities for our national security including providing important funding to upgrade facilities at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.”

“This bipartisan legislation will not only help strengthen security in New Hampshire, but will help boost our economy and create jobs by authorizing funding for the procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, which several suppliers in the Granite State help develop,” Senator Hassan added. “I will continue working across the aisle to ensure that our state and our country remain the strongest military force, while also remaining the greatest force for good.”

The NDAA for 2018 also establishes a nationwide health study on perfluorinated chemicals and other emerging contaminants in drinking war, it includes a 2.1 percent pay increase for U.S. military personnel, and increases aid to Baltic nations for programs to resist Russian aggression, among other important measures.

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