Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after voting for the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

"The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is necessary to ensure that our military stays at the pinnacle of readiness. It bolsters our national security by raising our service members' pay, and it ensures that we have the resources to take on China and Russia,” said Rep. Weber. "It also rescinds President Biden's unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandate on our troops, which I have repeatedly called for abolishing. This is a huge win for our troops."

"I am also proud that the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 was included in this year's NDAA," Rep. Weber continued. "This bill also includes the authorization for the Coastal Spine, the nation’s most ambitious infrastructure project and one of my highest local priorities since arriving in Congress. The Texas Gulf Coast is home to millions of people, countless homes and jobs, and numerous refineries. This project will ensure our coastline has the necessary infrastructure to help protect against future storms."