We must commit to protecting America in an increasingly dangerous world and continue to invest in our military strength.
Continue investing in U.S. military strength to maintain a strong, robust Armed Forces.
Occurrences
Evidence
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The Senate agreed to the S. 2943 conference report, the FY2017 NDAA, 92-7; Scott (R-SC) voted Yea.
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Public Law 114-328 was approved December 23, 2016, to authorize FY2017 appropriations for military activities, military construction, defense activities, and personnel strengths.
Assessments
Scott promised continued investment in military strength during the 2014 special Senate campaign for the unexpired term ending January 3, 2017. During that same term, the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act became law on December 23, 2016, authorizing defense appropriations, military construction, defense activities, and personnel strengths. Scott also voted yea on final Senate approval of the conference report, giving him direct legislative credit for materially supporting the outcome.