Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) is a strategic asset to our national security and will play an even greater role in our national defense as the Department of Defense continues to refocus and shift attention towards the Asia-Pacific region. As the proud representative of NBVC, I have been working in Congress to bring new commands to NBVC and to support the over 19,000 active-duty servicemembers and civilians who work hard there every day to serve our nation.

  • December 2023
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    Brownley Statement on Passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several key legislative priorities she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, and support our service members, while also investing in future capabilities that make the United States safer and stronger.

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  • July 2023
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    Brownley Statement on FY2024 MilCon-VA Funding Bill

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement of disapproval after House passage of H.R. 4366, the FY2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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    Brownley Statement on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

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  • April 2023
  • USS ‘Santa Barbara’ Comes to Life During Elaborate Ceremony

    On their way to line up on her deck, the sailors passed by the many guests in attendance, including Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse, former fighter pilot and prisoner of war Captain Charlie Plumb, Congressmember Julia Brownley, Santa Barbara city councilmembers, uniformed naval officers, and family members.

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  • December 2022
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    Brownley Statement on House Passage of FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes several key legislative provisions she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, support procurement of zero emission vehicle purchases for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and support our nation’s veterans services and benefits, while also investing in future capabilities that make the United States safer and stronger.

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  • November 2022
  • “It’s About Truth and Accountability”: The Military Families Fighting the Feres Doctrine

    This past July, he provided an overview of Patrick’s death to US congresswoman Julia Brownley, who represents California’s 26th District. Maharaj wrote that according to his analysis, the reports the military have done on Patrick’s death are “riddled with serious inconsistencies and blatantly false information about what happened to Patrick leading up to his death and relating to what ultimately caused his death.”

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  • July 2022
  • House: Banning Military Mothers Was Wrong

    Thousands of women were discharged because of pregnancy, and many received no separation benefits. The policy was rescinded in 1976 after a federal court ruled it was unconstitutional.

    The amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, sponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley, who represents a district in Ventura County, California, passed by voice vote on July 13 as part of a package of amendments.

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    Brownley Statement on House Passage of FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes several key legislative provisions she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, and address gender equity in our military.

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  • December 2021
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    Brownley Statement on President Biden’s Signing of FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes several key legislative provisions she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, and address gender equity in our Armed Forces.  

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  • September 2021
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    Brownley Applauds House Passage of FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R. 4350), which includes several amendments she authored and championed to support our servicemembers and their families, strengthen our national security, and make key investments in innovation and emerging technologies.

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  • April 2021
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    Brownley, Speier, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Equal Pay for Women in the Military

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced the Equal Pay for Servicewomen Act, which would direct the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure gender equity in the cost of uniforms, a measure that ensures equal pay for all who serve in our nation’s military.

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  • February 2021
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    Brownley Statement on Gender Disparities of Military Uniform Costs (GAO Report)

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the release of a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found that women servicemembers’ out-of-pocket costs for uniforms are at least twice as much as their male counterparts.

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  • December 2020
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    Brownley, Carbajal, Feinstein Conception Boat Safety Bill Included in National Defense Authorization Act

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Congressman Salud Carbajal, and Senator Dianne Feinstein applauded the inclusion of the Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act in the final version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act.

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    Brownley Applauds Inclusion of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System in NDAA Conference Report

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded passage of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement, which authorizes funding she strongly advocated for to upgrade the current Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) – which is nearing the end of its life cycle – to the Improved MAFFS (iMAFFS).

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  • July 2020
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    Brownley Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act that Includes Her Amendments to Rectify Injustices in the Military

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395), which included two amendments she authored regarding our nation’s veterans.

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  • December 2019
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    Brownley Applauds Passage of Defense Authorization Bill Supporting Naval Base Ventura County, Servicemembers, and their Families

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) released the following statement on the final bipartisan conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. Brownley served as a conferee for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The final agreement also included a number of provisions authored by Congresswoman Brownley.

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  • September 2019
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    Brownley Named to Conference Committee for National Defense Authorization Act

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) was named to the House-Senate conference committee for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020. Conferees are responsible for resolving differences between the House and Senate-passed versions of the defense authorization legislation before it is brought back to the chambers for a final vote. Brownley was appointed by Speaker Pelosi because of her steady and consistent leadership on national defense and veterans’ issues.

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    Brownley Denounces Trump Decision to Cut Funding for Flight Simulator for Pilots Who Fight Wildfires

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released a statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement to defund a new C-130J flight simulator for the 146th Airlift Wing at the Air National Guard Station at Channel Islands.

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