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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding wasteful Pentagon spending and supporting cuts to the bloated defense budget.

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 476

Bill 117 H.Res. 476, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding wasteful Pentagon spending and supporting cuts to the bloated defense budget," aims to address concerns about excessive spending within the Department of Defense. The bill highlights the need for more responsible allocation of resources and calls for reductions in the defense budget to eliminate wasteful spending.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively within the Pentagon. It acknowledges that there have been instances of unnecessary expenditures and calls for greater oversight and accountability in the defense budgeting process.

Furthermore, Bill 117 H.Res. 476 expresses support for cuts to the bloated defense budget in order to reallocate funds to other critical areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The bill argues that reducing unnecessary spending within the Department of Defense will allow for more strategic and impactful investments in areas that benefit the American people. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 476 serves as a call to action for Congress to address wasteful Pentagon spending and prioritize responsible budgeting practices within the defense sector. It underscores the need for greater transparency and efficiency in the allocation of taxpayer funds to ensure that resources are being used in the most effective manner possible.

Congressional Summary of HRES 476

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress intends to reduce defense waste, increase transparency, and reduce or eliminate poor management practices at the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the resolution encourages DOD to complete its full audit and supports the elimination of the Overseas Contingency Operations account.

Current Status of Bill HRES 476

Bill HRES 476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill HRES 476 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2021.  Bill HRES 476's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 476

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 476

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Department of Defense
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Economic performance and conditions
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government studies and investigations
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 476

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding wasteful Pentagon spending and supporting cuts to the bloated defense budget.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding wasteful Pentagon spending and supporting cuts to the bloated defense budget.

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