The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual national security bill that allows Congress to meet its constitutional duty to provide for the common defense. The annual mustpass legislation ensures America’s warfighters and Oklahoma’s installations have the training, equipment, and resources they need to remain the greatest fighting force in the world.
On Christmas morning, 1776, as George Washington traversed the freezing waters of the Delaware River, his endeavor seemed more like a last-ditch-effort than a major battlefield operation. Under his command, the first year of America’s fight for independence had not gone his way, and after losing a string of key battles, Washington saw his targets on the other side of the Delaware as an opportunity to shift his luck.
In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the necessity for a strong national defense has never been more apparent. The tumultuous events that have unfolded across our world and the threats we face in the near future stress the urgent need for a resilient common defense capable of protecting American interests and values on multiple fronts.
On Friday, December 15, we passed another deadline as we prepare for the upcoming session and that was to have all our Senate bills filed that have a fiscal impact. These are the bills that will create revenue or require funding.
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