National Defense Authorization Act

Each year in Congress, I have the honor of nominating distinguished young men and women in Alabama’s Second District for appointment to our nation’s service academies. And each year, I am blown away by these impressive students who are eager to serve our country. I was proud to recently announce my 2018 appointments to the United States … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 8, 2016, the US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that the NDAA gives America’s fighting men and women their largest pay increase in six years. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 24, 2016 U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke out in support of efforts to ensure religious freedom protections for faith-based organizations and businesses. House Republicans recently added a religious freedom amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which passed the House on May 18. Congressman … Continued

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) 2015 was packed full of major developments for Southwest Alabama. As the year draws to a close, I thought it would be a good time to review some of the highlights. One of the first votes the House of Representatives took in 2015 was on my bill to repeal Obamacare … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Wednesday, November 25, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement after President Barack H. Obama signed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Byrne said, “I’m pleased President Obama finally decided to put politics aside and sign the National Defense Authorization Act today. As you may … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 5, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) supports the legislation. Congressman Byrne said in a statement to constituents, “All – I wanted to make you aware that the House just passed an updated version … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 22, President Barack H. Obama vetoed HR1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) criticized the President’s action saying that Pres. Obama is putting politics over our military.  Rep. Byrne said, “The NDAA has passed Congress and been signed into … Continued

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) calling on voters to help pressure President Barack H. Obama and Senate Democrats to support the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, HR1735. Rep. Roby said in a statement “I have good news and bad news. The good news is the … Continued