Should Congress approve the military’s fiscal budget?

This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

This bill addresses the military budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The budget will be $800 million above the President’s Budget Request. It will fund veteran health care programs, support national security and support the functioning of the Executive Branch. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R (Republican, Texas, District 31)
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Opponents say

•      "House Republicans had an opportunity to engage in a productive, bipartisan appropriations process, but instead, with just over two months before the end of the fiscal year, are wasting time with partisan bills that cut domestic spending to levels well below the FRA agreement and endanger critical services for the American people. These levels would result in deep cuts to climate change and clean energy programs, essential nutrition services, law enforcement, consumer safety, education, and healthcare." Source: Joe Biden, Statement of Administration Policy  


•      "The draft bill also includes numerous new, partisan policy provisions with devastating consequences including harming access to reproductive healthcare, threatening the health and safety of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Americans, endangering marriage equality, hindering critical climate change initiatives, and preventing the Administration from promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion." Source: Joe Biden, Statement of Administration Policy 

Proponents say

•      "This bill will help construct everything from housing to child care centers for our servicemembers and military families, make critical upgrades to installations, and strengthen our presence in key regions around the world. It also ensures we keep our promises to the men and women who have served our country by fully funding VA and veterans’ medical care and benefits. Our legislation will increase funding for mental health and suicide prevention programs for veterans, get women veterans the medical care they need, support the expansion of the caregivers program, and so much more." Source: Senator Patty Murray (Democrat, Washington)


•     "Investing in facilities and infrastructure is critical to supporting our sailors and marines. Their readiness is of utmost importance and we owe it to them to invest in their ability to fight and support their families." Source: America’s Navy