Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) supported passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2219). After voting, Congressman Conaway issued the following statement:
“The 2012 Department of Defense Appropriations Act provides the necessary funding to support our troops both at home and abroad,” said Congressman Conaway. The constant challenges and threats abroad require our service members’ undivided attention. This means our service members cannot afford the time to be concerned over things like insufficient funding or inadequate equipment – too many live are at stake. Instead, they rely on Congress to provide them with the necessary resources and tools to succeed in their mission in keeping America safe.”
Conaway went on to say, “In this time of economic hardship, I applaud the Appropriations Committee for making tough budgeting decisions regarding cuts to Defense budget, whilst ensuring our military members are adequately provided for, thus preserving our national security.”
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 passed the House of Representatives 336 to 87.
Amendment Note:
Yesterday, the House adopted an amendment offered by Congressman Conaway (R-TX) and Bill Flores (R-TX) to repeal Section 526 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. Following the vote Congressman Conaway made the following comments:
“Under both Democratic and Republican majorities, the U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed National Defense Authorization Acts that include a provision reducing the stifling effects Section 526 of the so-called 2007 Energy Bill has on our warfighter’s ability to secure fuel from non-conventional sources,” said Congressman Conaway. “I strongly support any and all efforts to remove obstacles that prevent the DoD from purchasing fuel, a critical element to accomplish their primary mission – keeping America safe.”
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