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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen national security with critical investments in America’s service members, alliances and partnerships, diversity, and technology. Language secured by Rep. Scanlon in the legislation will deliver direct investments in PA-05 jobs, businesses, and support for federal firefighters.

The NDAA maintains funding for the CH-47F Block II Chinook and V-22 Osprey programs. These advanced capability aircraft are manufactured in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, providing good-paying local jobs to over 4,000 skilled men and women. In addition to providing thousands of local jobs, the programs benefit dozens of suppliers throughout Pennsylvania. 

“I am excited to share that this year’s defense bill will once again deliver direct benefits for my district,” said Rep. Scanlon. “The over 4,000 hardworking men and women who build these aircraft in Ridley Park are incredibly proud to contribute to our national security and disaster relief efforts. I am equally proud our government is investing in these amazing workers. I look forward to seeing it put to good use as PA-05 businesses and workers continue to contribute to America’s national security.”

Additionally, Rep. Scanlon secured the inclusion of the Federal Firefighters Workforce Support Act, a bill she introduced  earlier this year to ensure federal firefighters are not forced to operate with staffing levels below national safety standards.

“I am also pleased that this year’s NDAA will include my bill to support the federal firefighters in my district and across the country,” Rep. Scanlon continued, “Federal firefighters have some of the toughest and most strenuous jobs in our communities, but budget mitigation efforts have forced them to operate with substandard crew sizes — making their life-saving and fire suppression efforts all the more demanding and dangerous. The Federal Firefighters Workforce Support Act will require DOD to adhere to nationally recognized fire protection staffing standards at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and across the country. As the NDAA process continues in the House and Senate, I will continue to advocate for the inclusion of these PA-05 priorities as the legislation makes its way to the President’s desk.”

Find a summary of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act here.

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