As the Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, Representative Blake Moore is leading the call for the military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package. “Much of the vital work happening in my district to sustain the Air Force’s readiness is done in antiquated and obsolete World War II-era facilities,” said Rep. Blake Moore. “While the professionalism and expertise of our talented workforce exceeds high standards of readiness, maintenance backlogs are increasing costs and hurting morale…Depot facilities remain the backbone of readiness, and it is time for federal investments that reflect this indispensable role in our national security.” In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Caucus Co-Chairs argue that upgrading these sites is critical to the nation’s defense. “Each of these facilities has consistently demonstrated a backlog in critical infrastructure needs in testimony before Congress as well as, in some cases, congressionally directed reports,” the letter states. “A significant portion of the current organic industrial base includes outdated World War II-era facilities that are not capable of fulfilling today’s requirements, let alone future needs.” The letter included signatures from 12 other representatives in addition to the Co-Chairs.
