Dear
Friend,
Remembering
Orlando
Jaime
and
I
continue
to
mourn
the
lives
lost
in
Orlando
and
are
praying
for
the
wounded.
Our
hearts
ache
for
the
families
of
the
victims.
Americans
will
stand
united
against
this
deadly
act
of
terror.
This
week,
I signed
a
condolences
book
that
was
presented
at
the
Orlando
vigil
to
offer
my
support
to
the
victims,
families,
and
all
Floridians
and
Americans
impacted
by
the
horrific
terror
attack
in
Orlando.
Senate
Passes
the
National
Defense
Authorization
Act
This
week,
the
U.S.
Senate
passed
the
National
Defense
Authorization
Act
for
Fiscal
Year
2017
(NDAA).
The
bill provides
funding
for
the
Department
of
Defense
(DoD). This
legislation
included
a
provision
I
authored
that
allows
for
the
DoD
to
purchase
rockets
from
any
certified
launch
provider
between
now
and
December
31,
2022
so
long
as
the
provider
offers
the
best
value
to
the
DoD.
I’m
proud
that
the
Senate
came
together
to
ensure
DoD
has
access
to
launch
vehicles
that
it
can
afford.
My
amendment
protects
our
national
security
by
ensuring
the
DoD
has
the
resources
it
needs
to
continue
space
exploration,
which
includes
the
ability
to
conduct
a
fair
and
open
contracting
process
among
certified
launch
providers.
At
a
time
when
the
United
States
is
facing
evolving
threats
and
security
challenges
in
the
homeland
and
around
the
globe,
it
is
more
critical
now
than
ever
that
we
take
every
step
necessary
to
bolster
our
defense.
I
urge
the
President
to
sign
the
NDAA,
not
only
because
it
supports
our
troops
and
their
families,
but
also
because
it
provides
our
military
with
the
resources
and
tools
it
needs
to
remain
competitive
and
protect
the
United
States.
Senate
Cybersecurity
Caucus
Earlier
this
week,
Mark
R.
Warner
(D-VA)
and
I
announced
the
creation
of
the
Senate
Cybersecurity
Caucus
to
provide
a
platform
for
Senators
and
their
staffs
to
stay
informed
on
major
policy
issues
and
developments
in
cybersecurity.
As
the
cyber
threat
continues
to
evolve,
so
must
our
strategy.
Rifle
shots
targeting
a
massive,
growing
problem
have
fallen
well-short
of
sufficient.
We
need
a
grand
strategy
to
combat
positively
identified
bad
actors,
and
that
requires
a
broad
policy
response
that
is
adaptable
to
technological
developments
and
the
ever-changing
cyber
field.
The
goal
of
the
Senate
Cybersecurity
Caucus
is
to
jumpstart
discussions
about
how
to
best
address
the
cybersecurity
challenges
we
face,
and
I’m
hopeful
my
colleagues
will
recognize
this
caucus’
role
in
strengthening
our
national
security
and
join
us.
We
need
a
whole
of
government
approach
to
cyber, and
this
effort
will
start
focusing
cyber
policy
on
the
full
spectrum
of
threats
and
opportunities.
Learn
more
about
the
Cybersecurity
Caucus
here.
Net
Neutrality
Appeals
Court
Ruling
I’m
disappointed
the
D.C.
Circuit
Court
upheld
the
Federal
Communications
Commission’s
(FCC)
reclassification
of
the
Internet,
which
threatens
innovation
and
progress
in
the
expansion
of
broadband
Internet
access.
The
FCC’s
rule
not
only
circumvents
the
lawmaking
process,
but
also
the
very
people
who
are
responsible
for
the
Internet’s
evolution
and
success:
entrepreneurs
and
its
users.
I’m
hopeful
the
Supreme
Court
will
recognize
the
Administration’s
brazen
abuse
of
power
and
overreach,
and
overturn
the
FCC’s
misguided
rule.
Meeting
with
Coloradans
Earlier
this
week, I
had
a
chance
to
meet
Belle,
a
Colorado
Girl
Scout.
Belle
attends
Douglas
County
High
School
and
recently
received
the
Girl
Scouts’
highest
honor,
the
Gold
Award,
for
her
leadership
and
service
in
her
community.
Belle
and
I
discussed
how
she
took
action
and
how
best
to
encourage
other
students
her
age
to
do
the
same.
Additionally,
I
met
with
representatives
of
the Colorado
National
Guard
this
week
to
discuss
their
important
work,
including
their
partnerships
with
the
Slovenian
and
Jordanian
Armed
Forces.
Need
Help
with
a
Federal
Agency?
My
staff
is
available
to
assist
you
with
finding
out
the
status
of
a
case
and
requesting
additional
information
from
a
federal
agency.
I
have
offices
in
Denver,
Pueblo,
Grand
Junction,
Greeley,
Yuma,
and
Colorado
Springs.
Learn
more
about
how
we
can
help
here.
Thank
you
for
taking
the
time
to read
my
weekly
update.
If
I
can
be
of any
assistance
to
you,
please
contact my
Washington,
D.C.
office
at
(202)
224-5941.
Sincerely,
Cory
Gardner
United
States
Senator
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