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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

3/13/2024, 3:00 AM

Summary of Bill S 2587

Bill 118 s 2587, 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 Senate as part of the annual appropriations process to fund the various programs and operations of the Department of Defense.

The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, includes funding for a wide range of defense-related activities, including military personnel, operations and maintenance, procurement of equipment and weapons systems, research and development, and construction projects. The bill also includes provisions for funding for overseas contingency operations and other classified programs.

The total amount of funding allocated in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, is $768 billion. This funding is intended to support the readiness and capabilities of the US military and ensure that the Department of Defense is able to effectively carry out its mission to protect the national security interests of the United States. The bill also includes provisions for oversight and accountability measures to ensure that the funding is used efficiently and effectively. This includes requirements for regular reporting on the use of funds and audits of defense programs to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Overall, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, is a critical piece of legislation that provides the necessary funding for the Department of Defense to carry out its mission and protect the national security of the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 2587

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2587

Bill S 2587 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2587 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2587's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2587

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2587

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2587

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2587

Jon Tester
Jon Tester
MontanaDemocrat

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