Defense and National Security

WASHINGTON – The House passed the final version of the national defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, with language added by Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) directing the Navy to report on the impact of border sewage spills on our national security. The Navy plans to build a $1 billion Navy SEAL training center, known as the coastal campus, down the strand near Imperial Beach. Davis called for an assessment of how construction and future training at the site could be i... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, called on Defense Secretary James Mattis to reverse his recent policy decision to ban transgender Americans from serving their country in the Armed Forces. Davis joined 120 of her House colleagues in a letter to the Secretary. “We reject your policy recommendations to the President banning transgender service members ‘except under limited circumstances’ and write to express our deep oppos... Read more

The annual defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a rare area of consistent bipartisanship in Congress. No matter where Democrats and Republicans stand on other issues, we all want and need to provide for our national defense and our servicemembers and their families. On May 9, the House Armed Services Committee considered this year's NDAA in a 14 ½ hour marathon session. We considered hundreds of amendments from the more than 60 members on the Committee. In prep... Read more

If it’s Mother’s Day, you’re likely to find Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) in Afghanistan. Davis made her 12th annual bipartisan Mother’s Day trip to visit our troops, including the many moms who are far from their families. Davis, who traveled with Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL), met with Afghan women serving in the Afghan military and police force as well as Rula Ghani, the First Lady of Afghanistan. She also received an intelligence update on the U.S. mission from commanders. “It’s always inspiring ... Read more

In response to a troubling rise in aviation accidents, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) moved to increase funding for aircraft maintenance and readiness in the annual defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Davis’s amendment to the bill would have redirected $154 million from nuclear weapons programs, above what the Air Force asked for, to aircraft maintenance and readiness. The nuclear weapons programs - Long Range Standoff Weapon and Ground Based Strategic ... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) is calling for action on expanding military childcare centers to reduce the backlog of children waiting to get into these facilities and to provide more flexibility for military parents. Davis will direct the Department of Defense to report to Congress on expanding operating hours, contracting with private-sector childcare services, and adding services for the National Guard and Reserves. “These backlogs are a serious concern as it relates... Read more

Washington, DC – Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) plans to enlist the Navy in dealing with the border sewage spills and what kind of impact spills will have on national security. The Navy will build a $1 billion Navy SEAL training center, known as the coastal campus, down the strand near Imperial Beach. Davis wants an assessment of how construction and future training at the site could be impacted. “We need a whole of government solution to the sewage spills,” said Davis. “We know the environmental and ... Read more

After hearing from many constituents concerned about the North Korea crisis, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) will host a panel discussion for the public on the possible negotiations and meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Davis recently surveyed her constituents and 93% expressed concern about North Korea with 61% being very concerned. Understanding the North Korean Crisis: A Panel Discussion will take place on Saturday, April 21 from 9:30 – 11:00 ... Read more

Reps. Susan Davis (D-CA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Brian Mast, (R-FL), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to increase healthcare opportunities for disabled veterans. The Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act will allow veterans who were medically discharged to choose their healthcare coverage through Medicare or TRICARE. Disabled veterans lose access to TRICARE, the military’s health system, if they have filed... Read more

Congresswoman Susan Davis, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, successfully fought to extend survivor benefits for 63,000 military widows in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House today. These widows will receive approximately $2.8 billion in benefits over the next ten years. The benefit for widows of servicemembers who died on active duty, called the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA), was set to expire next spring. In the ... Read more