Wilson Statement on House Passage of FY 2017 NDAA
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017. This legislation funds our military and vital national security initiatives.
“This year’s NDAA protects our current and future service members by strengthening military readiness. I am grateful that this bill provides for our troops, veterans, and military families by prioritizing readiness, reforming health care options, extending vital counterterrorism authorities.
“As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, I am especially grateful that the NDAA provides improvements to our cyber readiness, support for innovative science and technology programs, and fully resources our Special Operations forces.”
View Wilson's remarks on the House Floor about the NDAA
Congressman Wilson co-sponsored three key amendments to the NDAA:
Amendment 306, Moulton and Wilson - To require the President to officially notify Congress whenever Iran conducts a ballistic missile launch, and to inform Congress what actions will be taken.
“Since the dangerous Iran Deal went into effect, the regime in Tehran has been increasingly aggressive and conducting frequent intercontinental ballistic missile tests—without facing repercussions. This bipartisan amendment will hold the Administration accountable and require a timely and thorough report on our response to Iran’s hostile actions.”
View Wilson's Remarks on the House Floor about the Amendment
Amendment 179, Langevin and Wilson - To establish a public-private partnership to allow DoD employees to gain experience at private companies and bring industry leaders to DoD.
“Expanding public-private partnerships will encourage innovation and improve the knowledge base for our military leaders.”
View Wilson's Remarks on the House Floor about the Amendment
Amendment 324, Thornberry, Wilson, and Langevin - To establish a Global Engagement Center to lead and coordinate efforts to track foreign propaganda and disinformation efforts intended to undermine U.S. national security interests.
“Many of our enemies, including ISIL, rely on propaganda efforts to recruit and expand their resources. We need to attack our enemies from every approach, and that includes expanding our ability to counter and refute propaganda.”