Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped shape the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to support service members and military communities in Washington’s 2nd District.

“Thank you to Chair Adam Smith for including my priorities in the House draft of the NDAA,” said Larsen. “I look forward to working with the bipartisan HASC members to pass a bill that promotes national security, treats service members fairly and supports local military communities.”

Larsen included provisions to address jet noise reduction research, conduct real-time noise monitoring and provide a report on available programs and authorities to mitigate the effects of military aircraft noise on private residences, schools and hospitals. These policies will ensure aircrews can get vital training while better understanding and reducing the impact of operations on surrounding communities.