The $895.2 billion proposal is the highest ever for defense spending, but is constrained by the budget caps President Biden and then-House Speaker and former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) agreed to last summer. There is. Keep spending growth to 1% For the next two years.
The request, which will certainly run into opposition from the Republican-controlled House, is as follows: Starting point for negotiations Talk about the coming year and outline Biden’s priorities.
The Department of Defense’s 2025 budget request is: Approximately $850 billionThe budget for fiscal year 2024 is expected to be $841 billion, but it has been repeatedly delayed due to spending turmoil in Congress.
The overall U.S. defense and national security budget also includes $25 billion for programs under the Department of Energy and funding under the Department of Homeland Security. Maximum defense request raised to $895.2 billion.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said on Monday He urged Congress to unite. and approve the proposal.
“The world is watching what we do in this moment. We are tracking whether we can come together to overcome the headwinds facing our national security and democracy,” she told reporters Monday.
budget Includes 4.5 percent pay increase for military personnelnearly $10 billion to strengthen the U.S. and allied security presence in the Indo-Pacific, and more than $147 billion to maintain military readiness.
It also proposes an additional $500 million in presidential withdrawal authority for Taiwan if the United States withdraws funds from its weapons stockpile to support allies. This is the first time authorities have been directed at a specific country.
biden stated in a statement Continued investment due to budget requests “Reinvigorating America’s Alliances and Partnerships” Strengthen military power and counter Russia and China.
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