Summary of Bill HR 8236
Bill 117 hr 8236, also known as the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and funding allocations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 2023. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by Congress.
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, 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. The bill also includes funding for the procurement of new equipment and technology, such as aircraft, ships, and weapons systems, to ensure that the military remains well-equipped and prepared for any potential threats.
Additionally, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, includes funding for ongoing military operations and overseas contingency operations, as well as funding for the maintenance and modernization of military facilities and infrastructure.
Overall, the bill aims to ensure that the Department of Defense has the resources it needs to effectively carry out its mission and protect the national security interests of the United States. It is an important piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on the operations and capabilities of the US military in the coming fiscal year.
Congressional Summary of HR 8236
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023
This bill provides FY2023 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 considered 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.