Bice Applauds Passage of James M. Inhofe NDAA

Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation overturns Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, works to counter China, increases defense funding to keep pace with inflation, and provides a 4.6% pay raise for our servicemembers. Furthermore, Republicans in Congress were successful in eliminating many unrelated defense items from this legislation. Congresswoman Bice was successful in adding over 30 provisions to this year’s NDAA. These provisions include protecting the E-3 wing at Tinker AFB, $301 million to accelerate the transition to the E-7, and $30 million for Tinker’s B-21 Depot Maintenance Campus.

Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:

“I was thrilled to vote in support of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. This year’s NDAA goes a long way toward supporting our combat capabilities and military readiness. Critically, this legislation repeals Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandate, which was negatively affecting military retention and recruiting. I am grateful that many of my priorities and legislative initiatives, which will directly benefit our military community in Oklahoma’s Fifth District, are in the final version of this bill."