Supporting U.S. Servicemembers and Voting to Restore DoD Lethality
By Cong. Michael McCaul
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, thousands gathered to commemorate the valor and sacrifices of the U.S. soldiers who fought in the bitter cold during one of the greatest American battles of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge. I have the honor of leading a Congressional Delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg on behalf of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
The memory of the Battle of the Bulge reinforces the moral clarity of defending freedom at all costs.
My father served as a bombardier on a B-17 and fought to eradicate evil; we must never forget the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. This battle serves as a reminder that freedom is never free, and democracies around the world must rally together when it is threatened. I am proud to lead this bipartisan trip to honor our brave heroes and reaffirm America’s commitment to protecting the freedoms they fought for.
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The world is on fire, our adversaries are on the move, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind. Last week, I was proud to support the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and the National Defense Authorization Act. This vital piece of legislation enables military activities and strengthens national security.
House Republicans are committed to restoring the focus of our military back to lethality, giving our warfighters the tools they need to combat our adversaries, and counter the increased aggression of the Unholy Alliance. But most importantly, this bill improves the quality of life for our brave men and women in uniform.
It authorizes a pay raise, improves housing, and provides improved healthcare to ensure our heroes and their spouses have access to the resources they have earned.
There were many other conservative victories in this year’s NDAA, which:
- Authorizes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and supports a 4.5% pay raise for all other servicemembers;
- Constructs new housing and childcare facilities for military families;
- Expands access to medical care, including mental health providers for servicemembers;
- Restores the focus of our military on lethality by ending radical Democrat policies, strengthening the United States defense industrial base, and supporting innovation;
- Deters the Chinese Communist Party by providing resources in the Indo-Pacific, preventing Chinese espionage, and supporting Taiwan;
- Defends our ally Israel by supporting it with the weapons it needs to counter Iran-backed terrorist groups;
- Secures our southern border by supporting law enforcement operations; and
- Cuts wasteful spending within the Department of Defense, saving taxpayer dollars.
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Congressman Michael McCaul represents Texas' 10th Congressional District, which stretches from Lake Travis outside of Austin to the Brazos Valley and includes: Austin, Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Madison, Travis, Washington, Waller and Williamson Counties. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and previously – prior to being term-limited as chairman under the House of Representatives Rules – served as the Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee during the 113th, 115th and 116th Congresses.
