Tag: NDAA

Daines Applauds SEMPER FI Provisions in NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Steve Daines today applauded a provision included in the National Defense Authorization Act that allows military officers the ability to carry weapons at military recruitment centers.  The NDAA conference report, agreed to by the House and Senate conference committee, includes a provision that mirrors Daines’ legislation,  the Securing Military Personnel Response Firearm Initiative (SEMPER FI) Act.   “The fastest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. I’m glad that our men and women in uniform will be able to protect and defend themselves,” Daines stated. “Our military recruiters should be able to

Daines Applauds Passage of Critical Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Steve Daines today hailed the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides critical support for the nation’s military and national security. “This legislation is critical to ensuring our men and women in uniform have the funding and support they need to fulfill their missions,” Daines stated. “The NDAA prioritizes the needs of our service members while protecting the important role that Montana holds in our national defense.” Daines successfully included an amendment to the NDAA that would protect military couples from abrupt reductions in their housing allowances. Under the NDAA, current dual housing