Yoho Votes to Provide for the Common Defense

Washington, DC – Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) voted in favor of authorizing money to fund America’s military operations for fiscal year 2016. H.R. 1735 National Defense Authorization Act would authorize $611.8 billion in spending for national defense. Congressman Yoho released the following statement after the vote:

“Global instability and the threats that accompany it are very real and growing. Funding the brave men and women in uniform who provide for the common defense - of this nation - is paramount. The money we have authorized today will help give them all the necessary equipment and support they need to maintain readiness and accomplish their mission at home and abroad.

“Equally important, this authorization bill implements much needed reforms to the Department of Defense. Reforms that will increase our military’s agility and speed at which we can adapt and respond to the evolving threats we face.  There is acquisition reform that will help in streamlining our military’s acquisition process that will help empower project managers and other Department of Defense decision makers to make judgements in the best interest of our troops and for you, the taxpayer.

“I never take for granted the liberties and freedoms that are made possible by our brave military. I also take seriously my constitutional duty, as a Member of Congress, to provide for the common defense of our great nation. Today’s vote ensures our military has the resources to remain vigilant and our country’s defense is strong.  ”

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Congressman Ted Yoho serves on the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Committees. He represents North Florida’s 3rd Congressional District