Rep. Jason Crow on Bipartisan Work on National Defense Bill for Special Operations Forces

Bipartisan Collaboration on Defense Bill

• 🤝 Rep. Jason Crow highlights the bipartisan partnership with Chairman Jackson in developing the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act.
• 💡 He emphasizes that despite perceived congressional dysfunction, this process was smooth and efficient, working "hand in glove."

Focus on Special Operations Forces

• 🎯 The bill is a "very personal mission" for members with personal or family experience in special operations.
• 🚀 It aims to accelerate research, development, and procurement of innovative technologies for these forces.
• 🛡️ The legislation ensures the department has authorities for counter intelligence investigations to protect national security.

Enhancing Security Cooperation

• 🌐 The bill includes language to improve security cooperation efforts by allowing multi-year use of security cooperation funds, crucial for complex cases.

People-Centric Approach

• 👥 The bottom line of the mark is its focus on the people within special operations and intelligence.
• ✨ The efforts of the dedicated staff, including Will Johnson, Katie Quinn, and Rachel Everett, are recognized as "magicians behind the curtain" who made the product possible.