Sessions Supports Bill to Provide for Strong Military

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today issued the following statement on the House’s passage of a bill to provide funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2017:
 
“We are living in a world where ISIS is on the rise and radical Islamist terrorists will stop at nothing to destroy our freedom and way of life. Now more than ever it is of the utmost importance that our national defense has the resources necessary to protect Americans both at home and abroad. Providing for a strong military is one of my highest priorities, and I am pleased that this bill responsibly funds our nation’s armed forces and uses taxpayer dollars wisely without jeopardizing the safety, security or success of our troops and their families. 
 
“As chairman of the House Rules Committee, I remain committed to maintaining a fair and open process to provide members with the opportunity to engage in robust debate on these important issues. I’m pleased that the committee received 105 amendments and made 75 of them in order. The process made sure that members of the House had the opportunity to thoughtfully discuss a number of issues facing our military and national security. I applaud the passage of this bill and I will continue to work with my House colleagues to prioritize good policy over politics and do what is best for the American people.”

 
For more information on H.R. 5293, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, click here.

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Created:
Jun 16, 2016