Defense and National Security
There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to provide for the national defense. With our nation's military men and women facing such a wide range of global challenges, it is important we make sure our Armed Forces have the resources to be successful in keeping the American people safe. I have repeatedly pushed back against deep cuts to our military and have actually urged for us to increase the size of our naval fleet. A strong Navy and keeping the sea lanes open is critical to a successful global economy.
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Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, addressed the Surface Navy Association’s 29th Annual National Symposium today and stressed the importance of advocating for a larger fleet.
The United States has no stronger ally than Israel. Our relationship has always been strong, both economically and militarily. Israel plays an especially important role in helping us combat radical Islamic terrorism in the Middle East.
In other words, Israel serves as a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity in a very dangerous part of the world. That is why support for Israel has always been a bipartisan priority shared by Democrats and Republicans.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) voted today in favor of House Resolution 11, which objects to the United Nations (UN) Security Resolution relating to Israel. The House resolution calls the UN action an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace.
House Resolution 11 passed on a bipartisan vote of 342 to 80.
In 2017, Republicans will have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This is a rare situation that has happened only 16 times the past 100 years.
Under a unified Republican government, there is great potential for important reforms. Here are five areas where I hope to see progress in 2017:
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Navy’s latest Force Structure Assessment. The new statement recommends a 355 ship fleet and calls for the full complement of 52 Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), which are built in part by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.
Over the last few weeks, reporters with television cameras have stood watch in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to see who is coming and going from meetings with President-elect Donald Trump.
Most of the visitors are there to talk to the President-elect about opportunities to serve in his administration, and based on the announcements so far, it is safe to say that President-elect Trump is putting together a great team.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, led 27 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to reject requests to pardon Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to a Navy Times report that the Navy is rejecting efforts by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to downsize the fleet in the 2018 budget.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes spending and sets policy for the nation’s military. The bill passed by a vote of 375 to 34.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense.
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