Rep. Golden Amendment to Boost Defense Budget by $37B Passed by Armed Services Committee
June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment to this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02). The legislation amends the NDAA to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending, including funding for the construction of a 3rd DDG-51 destroyer, $250 million in shipyard infrastructure, and funding to improve service . . .
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment to this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02). The legislation amends the NDAA to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending, including funding for the construction of a 3rd DDG-51 destroyer, $250 million in shipyard infrastructure, and funding to improve service . . .