As part of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s promise to push 12 single-subject appropriations bills through the House, Republicans passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill late last week which included four amendments introduced by Rep. Boebert. You can read more about the amendments here.
The amendments include more funding to research combat-related injuries, the procurement of MK107 cartridges, and more funding to stop the flow of fentanyl into our country. Most importantly, these amendments will benefit 3rd District companies like the Steadman Clinic in Basalt and Valor Tactical Innovation in Grand Junction.
Key takeaways:
-Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is holding strong to her promise of fighting for 12 single-subject appropriations bills to change the way Congress works, bring transparency to the funding process, and cut the out of control spending that has led to $33 trillion in debt.
-As part of the House Department of Defense Appropriations Bill that passed late last week, Rep. Boebert got four amendments included that direct funding towards research to treat combat-related injuries and more resources to stop the flow of fentanyl into our country.
-These amendments will also benefit 3rd District organizations like the Steadman Clinic in Basalt and Valor Tactical Innovation in Grand Junction.
-The bill also includes a historic 30% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and a 5.2% increase in basic pay for all military personnel.