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Wittman Secures Wins in Defense Appropriations Act
Washington,
September 29, 2023
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National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 – which includes many key priorities that he championed – including bolstering military readiness to counter the Chinese Communist Party, funding innovative weapons systems, offsetting effects of the Biden administration’s inflationary crisis on U.S. service members, and cutting $20 billion in wasteful spending. The bill passed the House by a vote of 218-210. “We owe a great deal of gratitude to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country and ensure our freedom,” said Rep. Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “This critical piece of legislation gives our Armed Forces the funding and resources they need to carry out their mission and ensure the U.S. military is the most lethal fighting force in the world. As our near-peer adversaries grow more aggressive, the United States must uphold a strong military presence to deter and overcome any threats to our national security – this bill enables our Armed Forces to do just that.” This appropriations measure delivers full funding for the U.S. military with $826 billion in new discretionary spending, nearly $27 billion over the FY 2023 enacted level. The bill accomplishes the following:
The bill includes the following funding priorities championed by Rep. Wittman: Bolstering military readiness through:
Advancing defense innovation through:
Supporting U.S. service members through funding for:
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