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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.
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 476
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 476
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