Other Loebsack Authored Provisions Pass House
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today led a bipartisan group of members, including 51 Republicans, to block an amendment offered to the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have had a negative impact on workers at arsenals and depots, including those at Rock Island Arsenal. The amendment would have significantly reduced the amount of work that would have gone to arsenals and depots and would overturn decades of commonsense policies that have ensured the Armed Forces get the best possible equipment at the lowest cost to the taxpayer. Video of Loebsack speaking in opposition to the amendment can be seen here.
"The men and women who serve our nation deserve the best support, resources and care available. This amendment would have had a direct impact on workers at the Rock Island Arsenal and I am proud to have led the fight along with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up for these workers. This is also a win for taxpayers across the country. The proposed amendment would have raised costs by not producing the best value for the Department of Defense and our service men and women."
Other initiatives authored by Loebsack to support the Rock Island Arsenal and included in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) were passed by the full House today. Loebsack is the only member of the Iowa delegation who serves on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). Specific details of the provisions Loebsack authored can be found here.
"As a military parent, I am proud to have worked to deliver the level of support and access to resources they deserve. These provisions I authored will help both the Arsenal and Quad Cities' economy remain strong. While I do not support every provision in this bill, I am proud to have addressed many Iowa priorities. By making the Rock Island Arsenal stronger, this legislation ensures our troops and military families have the resources they need, and at the same time, strengthening our economy here at home."
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