Sam Graves Amendment Protecting C-130H Aircraft Adopted into Law

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U.S. Representative Sam Graves' amendment protecting the fleet of C-130H aircraft was adopted into law on Wednesday when President Obama signed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment, which authorized $10 million toward the Air Force's plan to modernize and preserve the aircraft, was included in multiple versions of this year's NDAA bills that passed both the House and Senate.

"For decades, the C-130H has been a critical component of National Guard units across the country, particularly in St. Joe," Rep. Graves said. "The aircraft provides tactical support to our troops on the ground, protecting them from enemies and allowing them to more safely and effectively execute the missions that are critical to our national defense."

"The Air Force has been taking positive steps to modernize the C-130H, but its initial plan did not move quickly enough," Rep. Graves continued. "Modernizing this fleet not only protects Air National Guard units across the country, but it ensures the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joe will continue to benefit from the aircraft for decades to come. I am grateful to see my amendment -- and the overall National Defense Authorization Bill -- signed into law by the President."

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