WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Representative Zach Nunn’s (IA-03) priorities to support military servicemembers and protect national security.
“America is the land of the free and home of the brave because of the men and women who serve in uniform,” said Rep. Nunn. “As a twenty-year combat veteran and current Colonel in the Air Force, I’m committed to protecting our national security. That means securing our Southern Border, stopping China in its tracks, bolstering our allies, and supporting our men and women in uniform throughout their career. This bill is a win for national security, a win for our troops, and a win for the future of our nation.”
The final package includes Rep. Nunn’s proposal to create a strategic partnership between the Defense Innovation Unit and the Israeli Ministry of Defense to streamline access to emerging technologies for the U.S. and our allies. The legislation also includes landmark investments in servicemember quality of life, border security, and deterring Chinese aggression:
- Provides junior enlisted servicemembers with a 14.5% pay raise.
Supports the deployment of National Guard at our Southern Border to intercept illegal aliens and drugs. - Includes dozens of sections that address PRC security threats and economic security issues.
- Prevents Chinese espionage in our military, supply chains, and research institutions.
- Expands U.S.-Israel military exercises and fully fund cooperative missile defense programs.
- Increases funding for U.S. defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan’s defense and support Indo-Pacific allies.
- Saves $31 billion by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons, and bloated Pentagon bureaucracy.
- Counters antisemitism by prohibiting sale of goods at Department of Defense commissaries and exchanges from any entities that have or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.
The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.
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