National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Update

The House subsequently passed the NDAA by a vote of 312 to 112, with 115 Democrats joining 197 Republicans in voting "aye." The Senate considered the bill this week. One potential complication involves bipartisan objections led by Sens. Cruz (R-TX) and Cantwell (D-WA) to a provision that reverses safety changes implemented after a military helicopter crash involving a commercial passenger jet at the D.C. airport. These Senators have filed amendments to remove and replace this provision. If the Senate accepts the amendment, the bill will need to return to the House for another vote.