14 Dems break ranks, sign onto GOP measure to increase defense spending by nearly $25B
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The Democrat-controlled House Armed Services Committee adopted a Republican amendment to increase defense spending by nearly $25 billion.
"I hope this bipartisan, and now bicameral, move is understood by the Biden-Harris administration. The defense of our nation will not be shortchanged by Congress. I thank my colleagues for adopting this amendment to support the men and women who serve in our armed forces." The amendment ensures defense spending growth of 3% above inflation, providing $778 billion in total defense spending in fiscal year 2022, a $37.5 billion increase from fiscal year 2021. In addition, the amendment reverses Biden defense spending cuts and fully authorizes combatant commander unfunded priorities.More Related News