House Passes DOD Appropriations Bill

Press Release

U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) voted today in support of H.R. 6157, the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019," which passed the House by vote of 359-49.

This bill provides a total of $674.6 billion for the Department of Defense. This funding level is consistent with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (NDAA), which passed the House on May 24, 2018.

"It is very important for Congress to fully authorize and fund our military on time," said Thornberry. "We need to provide our servicemembers with the best support, equipment, and training possible so they can to do the job we have asked them to do."

District highlights:
Sheppard Air Force Base: The bill appropriates funding for an increase in end strength of the Air Force and a 2.6% pay raise consistent with the FY19 NDAA. It provides funding to address the readiness crisis including; increased flight hours, equipment upgrades, and depot maintenance. It also provides funding for the care of our troops, military families, and retirees.
Bell: Close to $2.6 billion is appropriated for Bell's V-22 Osprey and helicopter programs, including the procurement of 13 new Ospreys and 25 new H-1 helicopters.

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