President Signs Major Appropriations Package Into Law
‘This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to return to a regular process for responsibly, effectively allocating taxpayer dollars. Congress has passed more appropriations bills on time this year than it has in twenty years. This was only possible because of the leadership of Chairman Shelby, Senator Leahy, and all my colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee, in addition to our counterparts in the House and -- of course -- the president’s leadership.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s work on appropriations:
“With President Trump’s signature, our second major appropriations package for the coming year is now law. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to return to a regular process for responsibly, effectively allocating taxpayer dollars.
“Congress has passed more appropriations bills on time this year than it has in twenty years. This was only possible because of the leadership of Chairman Shelby, Senator Leahy, and all my colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee, in addition to our counterparts in the House and -- of course -- the president’s leadership.
“The legislation that was signed today will provide more support for the health and prosperity of American families and American workers; more support for the fight against substance abuse and the devastating effects it has on communities in my state of Kentucky and across the country; and more support for the best-trained, best-equipped, and strongest military force in the world.
“After years of belt-tightening, our men and women in uniform will benefit from the largest year-on-year increase in defense funding in 15 years. That includes the largest pay raise for servicemembers in nearly a decade. The measure funds the priorities of Secretary Mattis and our military leaders. It invests in cutting-edge capabilities. And it delivers hundreds of billions in base support and maintenance funding, ensuring that critical ongoing missions continue -- from Fort Knox, Fort Campbell, and the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky to installations around the country and overseas.
“I am proud our commitment to restoring regular appropriations has yielded such a significant success.”
Related Issues: Health Care, Opioid Abuse, Appropriations, America's Military
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