Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for

• Military Personnel;
• Operation and Maintenance;
• Procurement;
• Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and
• Revolving and Management Funds.

The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including

• the Defense Health Program,
• Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,
• Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and
• the Office of the Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 118 hr 4365, also known as the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and funding allocations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 2024. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by the Appropriations Committee.

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, aims to provide the necessary resources for the military to carry out its operations and fulfill its mission of defending the United States and its interests around the world. The bill includes funding for a wide range of defense programs, including personnel costs, equipment and supplies, research and development, and military construction projects.

Some key provisions of the bill include increased funding for military personnel, including pay raises and benefits for service members and their families. The bill also includes funding for the procurement of new equipment and technology to modernize the military and enhance its capabilities. In addition, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, includes provisions to address emerging threats and challenges facing the United States, such as cybersecurity, space defense, and countering the influence of adversarial nations. The bill also includes funding for ongoing military operations and overseas contingency operations. Overall, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, is a critical piece of legislation that will ensure the military has the resources it needs to protect the nation and its interests. It is currently being reviewed and debated in Congress, with the goal of passing a final version that will be signed into law by the President.