WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Ashley Moody released a statement following her selection to join the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services:
“It is an honor and a privilege to join the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. Florida has a deep and respected military culture, and as a member of a military family, every issue that comes before the Armed Services Committee is a personal one to me. I promise to be a voice of reason for our service members, Florida’s many military installations, and act in the best interest of our nation at all times,” said Senator Ashley Moody.
“I am pleased to announce that Senator Moody will be joining the Senate Armed Services Committee. Florida has a significant contribution to our military and Senator Moody brings a wealth of experience to this body’s critical work, and her addition comes at a consequential moment for our national defense. I look forward to working alongside her as we address a pivotal year for military budgeting, modernization, and industrial base expansion,” said Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
- Florida is home to more than 20 military installations, tens of thousands of active-duty personnel, and three combatant commands of SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM, and SOCOM.
- The Sunshine State is also home to more than 1.5 million veterans, the third largest military veteran population in the nation.
- Senator Moody has long fought for Florida’s military members. As Florida Attorney General, Moody oversaw the Military and Veterans Assistance Program to assist servicemembers, veterans and their families who encounter scams or fraud.
- Last year, Senator Moody secured major funding for Florida’s military bases through her work on the National Defense Authorization Act, totaling over $851 million aimed to support shipbuilding, delivery of next-generation aircraft, and construction of Golden Dome missile defense.
- Currently, Senator Moody serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Oversight, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, the Senate Aging Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee.
- Senator Moody is proud to be part of a military family.
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