[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 121 (Friday, July 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              NDAA REMARKS

  (Mr. CALVERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman   Mike Rogers for his 
leadership and for including language to improve the safety of U.S. 
servicemembers in the NDAA.
  My provision would establish new Joint Safety Council requirements 
for each military branch to develop a plan to identify corrective and 
preventative actions following major accidents and mishaps.
  Earlier this year, I introduced the Military Equipment Quality and 
Safety Reform Act, or MEZr Act, which includes a similar mandate.
  My effort to improve safety and transparency in the wake of major 
accidents is motivated by the tragic death of my constituent and F-16 
pilot First Lieutenant David Schmitz, whose call sign was MEZr.
  Just over 3 years ago, Lieutenant Schmitz was killed during a 
training exercise when his ejection seat malfunctioned while he 
attempted a nighttime landing.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Rogers for including this language in 
the bill and working to protect our men and women in uniform.

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