The big defense spending priorities awaiting Congress in September
Source: Breaking Defense
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While lawmakers wrap up their August recess, Breaking Defense Multimedia Director Daniel Woolfolk lays out several key funding measures confronting the House and Senate: a continuing resolution to keep the government open, the administration’s $1.15 trillion defense budget request — along with $350 billion requested through reconciliation — and a supplemental funding request for the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Logistics
SALUTE Report
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Activity
Key funding measures are being discussed in Congress, including a defense budget request and supplemental funding for military operations.
Location
United States
Unit
U.S. Congress
Time
September 2023
Equipment
$1.15 trillion defense budget$350 billion through reconciliationsupplemental funding for US-Israeli war against Iran
Summary
Congress is preparing to address several key funding measures in September 2023, including a $1.15 trillion defense budget request and a supplemental funding request for the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. These discussions also include a continuing resolution to maintain government operations.
Key Facts
- Congress is considering a continuing resolution to keep the government open.
- The administration has requested a $1.15 trillion defense budget.
- An additional $350 billion is requested through reconciliation.
- There is a supplemental funding request for the US-Israeli war against Iran.