WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) applauded President Biden signing the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this morning. The $857 billion bill supports a 4.6% pay raise for both military servicemembers and the Department of Defense (DOD) civilian workforce. The bill also includes provisions for Delaware, including the transfer of the vacant Army Reserve Center to the City of Lewes for use as a new town hall and police station.
“By enacting the National Defense Authorization Act for the 62nd consecutive year, Congress and President Biden are making sure the men and women of our armed forces in Delaware and across the nation have the necessary resources to keep our country safe,” said Delaware’s congressional delegation. “This bipartisan bill will benefit our state by investing in our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, modernizing local government resources, supporting community safety, and authorizing much-needed investments in projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Delaware. It will also make the investments we need to continue strengthening the strongest military in the world, keeping the American people and our partners and allies safe and secure and ensuring we are able to defend our values across the globe.”
The fiscal year 2023 NDAA includes provisions to modernize our armed forces capabilities, reinforce our alliances, invest in cutting-edge technologies, strengthen our cybersecurity, build supply chain resilience, and benefit Delawareans by:
Investing in the Health and Readiness of Delaware’s Servicemembers and Veterans
Supporting Military and Civilian Personnel Workforce
Improving Competitiveness at Home and Bolstering Defense
Authorizing Much-Needed Investments in Projects and Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Delaware and Across the Country
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