Titus Statement Following NDAA and WRDA Passage

Press Release

Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) issued the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, legislation that makes key investments to improve the lives of service members and military families while also strengthening our national security and diplomatic priorities. This was passed along with the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.

"Today I voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act which reflects my belief that service men and women and their families who make sacrifices every day are the heart of our nation's defense," said Rep. Titus.

"I am pleased that this Defense Authorization includes several important priorities I have championed, including my bills to make air travel easier for non-English speakers and to expand access to mental health resources for survivors of natural disasters.

"The NDAA passed in tandem with the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 which will invest in key water resources infrastructure in Nevada. I am proud to have led the effort to fund programs that will address problems facing the West, including clarity in Lake Tahoe, flood control, and drought resistance."

Background

Rep. Titus Championed the Following Provisions:

TRANSLATE Act (H.R. 5574):  Makes air travel easier for non-English speakers, international travelers, and people with vision or hearing impairments by requiring the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a plan to improve airport communications.
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act (H.R. 5703): Ensures communities that do not meet the physical or monetary requirements for a Major Disaster can still receive mental health support following a significant emergency event. Congresswoman Titus introduced this bill along with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).
Cybersecurity Grants for Schools Act (H.R. 6868): Increases and sustains funding for K-12 cybersecurity education and workforce development to help students develop skills needed for cybersecurity careers. Congresswoman Titus introduced this bill along with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY).
Small State and Rural Rescue Act (H.R. 7211): Ensures equitable access to federal aid for small states and rural communities impacted by flooding and other disasters. Congresswoman Titus introduced this bill alongside Rep. John Katko (R-NY).
Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022 (H.R. 8574): Establishes an interagency committee for risk assessment that would report on the adequacy of continuity of operations (COOP) and continuity of government (COG) plans for large scale risks including new strains of diseases, biotechnology accidents, or lethal naturally occurring risks regardless of their likelihood. Congresswoman Titus introduced this bill with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX).
Preventing Servicemember Exposure to Toxic Chemicals through Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Substitutes: Requires a report from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on the prevalence of PFAS contamination from non-AFFF sources on military installations.
Report on Weaponry Support for Ukraine: Requires quarterly briefings for Congressional defense committees on Department of Defense efforts to support replenishment and revitalization of stocks of defensive and offensive weaponry provided to Ukraine by the United States.

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