Pittenger Stands With Trump and the Troops

Press Release

Early Friday morning, Congressman Robert Pittenger voted with President Trump and a strong bipartisan majority to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act

"Today, I voted with President Trump to support Secretary Mattis and our troops and keep America safe. This bill will rebuild our military and give our brave men and women in uniform the resources they need to protect our nation," said Congressman Pittenger. "As well, this bill secures over $125 million in desperately needed relief for the thousands of North Carolinians devastated by Hurricane Matthew. I am proud to stand with President Trump in support of our military and a safer, stronger America.

The Bipartisan Budget Act includes several of Congressman Pittenger's priorities:

MILITARY FUNDING: Increases defense discretionary funding by $80 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 and $85 billion in FY 2019.
PRO-LIFE: Repeals Obamacare's "Independent Payment Advisory Board," sometimes referred to as a "death panel."
N.C. DISASTER RELIEF: Approximately $125 million in disaster relief will be available to help North Carolina communities still working to rebuild from Hurricane Matthew.
OPIOID CRISIS: The agreement provides $6 billion over two years to strengthen ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
HELPING THOSE IN NEED: Four-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and extended funding for Community Health Centers.

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