Louisiana’s significant military bases- Barksdale Air Force Base, Fort Johnson– among others, have landed major wins in the defense spending bill for the year 2025 passed by the House. However, the Senate is anticipated to reform the legislation due to the inclusion of conservative culture war priorities in the House version.
Supporting the passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), that amounts to $895 billion, was Republican House Speaker, Mike Johnson of Shreveport. His 4th Congressional District envelops both Barksdale and Fort Johnson. Mike Johnson acknowledged the NDAA as significantly instrumental for the 4th Congressional District’s economic bolstering and fortifying the national security and military readiness of the United States.
According to Congressman Clay Higgins, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the bill consolidates U.S. Navy assets located in the state and fortifies the Louisiana National Guard. “In Louisiana, we’re strengthening our workforce by securing the procurement of several Navy vessels… we’re also leading in emerging technologies with autonomous systems”, said the Lafayette congressman.
Despite its usually bipartisan support, the bill faced major opposition as it included conservative priorities such as banning the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions, gender transition surgeries, and drag shows on military bases. U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of New Orleans, the state’s only Democrat in Congress, voted against the bill citing these inclusions as harmful to military readiness and the rights of service members.
Below is a snapshot of the funding allocated to various crucial military bases and programs in Louisiana:
Mount Rainier, Washington - Navy Fighter Jet Crash Update In a troubling turn of events,…
John Kinsel Sr., Renowned Navajo Code Talker, Passes Away at 107 Window Rock, Arizona -…
Boston, The Epicenter of Eastern Conference Action! It's that time of year again, folks! As…
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Houston Houston faced a tragic event on Sunday evening when a…
Los Angeles Celebrates Dodgers' World Series Berth! Hey there, baseball fans! Big news coming straight…
Shreveport Fire Department Responds to Condo Fire SHREVEPORT, La. — On a sunny Wednesday afternoon,…