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NRCC Criticizes Democrat Josh Harder's Vote Against Troop Pay Raises and Military Funding

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Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has come under fire from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) for his vote against a bipartisan bill that would have invested over $900 billion in national defense and improved benefits for military families. The bill, which aimed to address pressing issues such as drug trafficking and military funding, was met with opposition from Harder, who is facing criticism for his perceived lack of support for the military.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bill in question would have invested over $900 billion in national defense, including $900 billion for discretionary programs and $361 million for new childcare facilities for military families.
  • The bill would have also authorized a 3.8% pay raise for service members, improved benefits for military families, and reformed the DOD acquisition process to ensure the efficient delivery of new technologies to the warfighter.
  • The bill would have also reauthorized and expanded military bonuses and special pay raises for service members and authorized full funding for the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships, and autonomous systems.
  • NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez criticized Harder's vote, stating that he is "willing to play politics with our nation's safety" and that Californians "won't forget" his vote.
  • The NRCC has accused Harder of being "wildly out of touch" and beholden to the "radical left" due to his vote against the bill.
  • The bill aimed to address pressing issues such as drug trafficking and military funding, and its defeat has raised concerns about the impact on national security.

Statistics:

  • $900 billion: the amount invested in national defense discretionary programs
  • $361 million: the amount allocated for new childcare facilities for military families
  • 3.8%: the proposed pay raise for service members
  • $900 billion: the amount authorized for national defense discretionary programs
  • $147 million: the amount allocated for new schools for military families
  • $577 million: the amount allocated for military medical facilities

Sources:

  • https://www.nrcc.org/2025/09/11/harder-votes-against-troop-pay-raises-military-funding/
  • NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez's statement criticizing Rep. Josh Harder's vote.

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