Washington, DC
House Committee on Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal was named by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today to be a conferee to reconcile the final version of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Neal released the following statement following his appointment.
“Today, I was named by Leader Nancy Pelosi to be a conferee to reconcile the final version of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This important assignment will allow me to ensure that provisions that help the First District of Massachusetts are protected. For Westover Air Reserve Base and Barnes Air National Guard Base, it allows them to continue their vital national security missions and remain the substantial economic drivers in the region. For companies throughout western and central Massachusetts, the NDAA helps create and sustain well-paying jobs. I am thrilled to be chosen for this position to ensure the interests of these vital institutions are held in the highest regard.”
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