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Hudson Releases Statement on 2021 NDAA

December 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement on the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report that was passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives:

"While this legislation is not perfect, it includes provisions I fought for including pay raises and PPE for troops, overdue improvements for military housing, and mental health care reforms for servicemembers, military families and veterans. I was also proud to secure six provisions in the bill including a 10% increase in hazard duty pay, improvements to military family education and expanded VA access for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits," said Rep. Hudson. "As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I'll never stop fighting to support our troops, their families and our veterans."
In July, Rep. Hudson secured six provisions in the FY 21 NDAA. They include:
  • 10% pay increase in hazard duty pay.
  • Expanded access for Special Operations' POTFF program and improvements to retain employees for the program.
  • Report to strengthen Impact Aid education funding.
  • Improved access to Exceptional Family Member Program for special needs military families.
  • Expanded access to the VA for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
These provisions are detailed here.
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