Rep. Phillips Successfully Adds Eight Amendments to Improve the 2021 Defense Bill

Phillips secures amendments to modernize national security, support military families, bolster crisis preparedness, stabilize international relationships

WASHINGTON, D.C.Yesterday, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined a bipartisan majority in the House that voted to pass theFY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 60th consecutive year. The defense bill responds to the global COVID-19 crisis by creating a Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience National Security Fund, takes steps to build a more inclusive and diverse military, gives our servicemembers a 3% pay raise, explores the national security implications of climate change, and improves oversight and transparency.

“Representation begins with listening, but it also requires action. I’m pleased to see so many amendments that will improve the lives and security of Minnesotans, and all Americans, are on their way to becoming law,” said Phillips.“Against the backdrop of a global health crisis, and as our country grapples with our history of systemic racism, Congress put our shared national security over partisan politics to fulfill our constitutional obligation to ‘provide for the common defense.’ This is the type of patriotism and collaboration Americans expect from their elected leaders.” Continue reading “Rep. Phillips Successfully Adds Eight Amendments to Improve the 2021 Defense Bill”