Recent Press Releases

‘The legislation before us sends a clear message to our men and women in uniform. It tells them that we have their backs. After years of uncertain funding and arbitrary spending limits, we have their backs. In the face of diverse and evolving threats, we have their backs. When I vote, I’ll do it to tell the brave Kentuckians serving at home and abroad that we have their backs. I would hope that each of my colleagues does the same. This bill was crafted in a thorough, bipartisan committee process, and was modified to include more than forty amendments. I look forward to concluding our consideration and passing this NDAA soon.’
‘Our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee have spent months engaged in thorough work and bipartisan collaboration. Now, the whole Senate will take up their legislation and vote on a plan to deliver on the most pressing needs of our armed forces. Congress has passed defense authorization acts for 57 consecutive years. In doing so, we’ve taken steps to fulfill one of our most fundamental constitutional responsibilities: authorizing the funds that our men and women in uniform require to keep us safe.’
“I have heard from my constituents about the ‘world-class water rapids’ of the Russell Fork River, which draws rafters and kayakers from all over the world who are drawn to the rapids and to the surrounding beauty of Central Appalachia. By expanding the rafting season with additional weekends, we can provide more opportunities for world-class whitewater rafting in Pike County to increase tourism and expand economic opportunities for Eastern Kentucky.”