HR 37 (LSB 2615HH (3) 86)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 37

BY  NUNN

A Resolution in support of the advancement, construction, and integration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter into our national military.

   WHEREAS, to protect our country, our allies, and our citizens, it is imperative to equip our military defense forces with the most technologically advanced weapons system available, the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter; and
   WHEREAS, superior military equipment is crucial to the safety of our troops and those they protect; and
   WHEREAS, the F-35 program is integral to protecting American interests and is a major stimulator of the Iowa economy; and
   WHEREAS, four companies across Iowa supply parts and components for the F-35 program, supporting nearly 2,000 direct and indirect jobs, which in turn creates an economic impact of more than $163 million that helps support small businesses and promotes job growth; and
   WHEREAS, the critical F-35 program empowers our economy, our state, and, most importantly, our country and those who fight to protect it; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives urges Iowa’s United States senators and representatives to support and make known their support for the advancement, construction, and integration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter into our military; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives shall send a copy of this Resolution to each member of Iowa’s congressional delegation.