Congressman Biggs Submits Two Amendments to the FY 2019 NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs submitted two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. One amendment focuses on allied contributions to international defense collaboration, and requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress that outlines the annual defense spending, military activities, and limitations of each mutual defense treaty ally and major non-NATO ally. Another amendment requires an outside auditor of the Department of Defense.

Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

"Since the 2016 campaign, President Trump has called on our allies to pay their share of defense costs that are commensurate with their economic resources and security environments. From United Nations to NATO spending, the United States spends more than its fair share and takes on the overwhelming responsibility to protect the world. I agree with President Trump's National Security Strategy that calls on our allies to pay their share of the expense to maintain these defense alliances.

"For the second year in a row, I submitted the ‘Audit the Pentagon' amendment. Military success requires military spending; however, in order to assure that our warriors are properly trained and equipped, the Defense Department must ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized wisely and efficiently. All government departments and agencies should be audited, and I will continue to work toward this goal."

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Congressman Andy Biggs is a first-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees, and is the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.