Allen Votes to Fund our Troops
Washington,
June 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today voted in favor of H.R. 5293, the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017. This bipartisan legislation serves as the vehicle to provide funding for the Department of Defense and funds critical programs regarding national security, military operations abroad and health and quality of life services for those in the Armed Forces and their families. H.R. 5293 passed the House by a vote of 282-138.
Rep. Allen released the following statement after its passage: “Strong national security begins with a strong defense. I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation and was glad to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together on a bill that works for the good of the country. The Defense Appropriations Bill provides our armed forces with needed resources to ensure military readiness, from a pay raise, to increased funding for cyber capabilities, the future of modern warfare, to funding the global war on terrorism. Voting against this bill was not an option—it is our duty to provide for our nation’s military men and women and their families. In the wake of Orlando we need to be doing all we can to protect our citizens and our country from all who seek to destroy us and our way of life—that begins with the passage of this legislation. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to act quickly and pass this vital appropriations bill.” FY2017 DOD Appropriations Act:
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