Stewart named negotiator for defense bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02), a senior Member of the House Budget Committee, was chosen to serve on a conference committee for the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA).  This committee is charged with getting national defense policy signed into law to ensure that Department of Defense has the resources and authorities needed to defend the United States and our national security interests.
Following the announcement and the committee’s first meeting, Rep. Stewart released the following statement:

“I am honored to be a part of finalizing this legislation, which will keep America safe and promote peace around the world. Over the coming weeks, I will be fighting to ensure that our men and women in uniform have our full support and to guarantee the continued strength and longevity of Hill Air Force Base, Utah Test and Training Range, and other critical military resources in Utah.” – Rep. Chris Stewart