Defense Appropriations
PROS & CONS of the National Security Provisions in H.R. 4016
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Historically, Congress has passed the annual Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act as bipartisan legislation, with defense spending widely considered a non-partisan issue. However, in recent years, the defense appropriations process has become more contentious with the inclusion of controversial social policy riders, the use of continuing resolutions to fund defense spending, and growing public awareness that the DOD has never successfully passed a financial audit…
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Foreword
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The Defense Appropriations Process
An Overview of How Congress Funds Defense Spending
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The U.S. Defense Industrial Base
Background and Issues for Congress
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The Golden Dome for America
President Trump's Integrated Air and Missile Defense System
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U.S. Navy Columbia-Class Submarine Program
Background and Issues for Congress
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Congressional Action on Defense Appropriations
Legislative Efforts to Fund the Department of Defense in FY2026
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Pro & Con
Does the Defense Appropriations Bill Adequately Support U.S. Military Requirements?
