The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday fired the opening salvo in the battle over defense dollars with the release of a proposed blueprint for the coming fiscal year that funds a number of weapons systems, provides new security assistance to Ukraine and includes a number of hot-button policy provisions as well.
Included in the $761.681 billion package are measures to prevent withholding leave for military members seeking an abortion, providing funds for renaming bases named after Confederate leaders, and repairing schools on military installations, among other programs.
The fiscal 2023 defense appropriations bill “is a responsible investment in our national security that will keep our nation strong and the American people safe,” said Rep.