Navy League Supports Passage of FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Bipartisan Bill Would Fund Virginia-Class Subs, Servicemember Pay Increases
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy League of the United States — a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine — announced today, on behalf of its 30,000 members, that it is urging the swift enactment of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act that was passed with bi-partisan support by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
This bill passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan majority of 335-78 in the House and 85-16 in the Senate, but as of now the legislation has yet to be signed into law. With time running out before the end of the 117th Congress, the Navy League believes it is essential that this bill be signed into law.
“Our sea services’ ability to project power rests entirely on consistent and reliable funding through the NDAA,” said Navy League Executive Director Mike Stevens, retired 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. “Allowing this bill to die would be a huge disservice to our maritime community and the men and women currently serving in our sea services.”
The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 includes several key Navy League priorities, including authorizing two Virginia-class attack submarines and the Tanker Security Program. Additionally, the FY21 NDAA also authorizes a 3% pay increase for servicemembers, and fully funds the Pacific and European Deterrence Initiatives that are all key to implementing the administration’s National Defense Strategy.
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About the Navy League of the United States
The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Through national and local programs, the Navy League of the United States provides a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our sea services to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity. The Navy League provides support to our sea services personnel and their families and youth programs, such as the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Junior ROTC and Young Marines, that expose young people to the values of our sea services. For more information, go to www.navyleague.org.