Peters Votes To Give Servicemembers Pay Raise, Strengthen National Security & Support Michigan's Defense Sector

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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the bipartisan annual national defense bill to the full Senate, voting to give servicemembers a pay increase and greater access to benefits, and for measures to strengthen our national security and support Michigan's defense sector.

"From serving on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic to leading innovative projects at testing facilities throughout the state, Michiganders have continually displayed the unique skillsets and dedication that are critical to our national security," said Senator Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "I was proud to help advance this bill that would give our servicemembers a raise and includes provisions I authored to ensure servicemembers receive increased access to important benefits, strengthen key alliances, protect our medical supply chain and support cutting-edge defense manufacturers in every corner of our state."

The National Defense Authorization Act, which sets annual policy for the Department of Defense (DOD), has been enacted into law for 59 consecutive years.

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