I am a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a hospital corpsman. I am proud of what Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is doing for our military. Boebert’s recent vote for the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act provides much needed benefits for our servicemembers and their families.

Some of the bill highlights include:

• 4.6 % pay raise, $70 million for Impact Aid for military children with disabilities.

• Increases the Basic Need Allowance from 130% of the federal poverty line to 150% and allows the secretary of defense to allow 200% when appropriate.

• The bill will start a pilot program to reimburse military families for certain child care costs related to a permanent change of station.

• Establishes a comprehensive initiative for brain health with the Warfare Brain Health Initiative.

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