Rep. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming | Facebook Website
Rep. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming | Facebook Website
On June 28, 2024, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of three appropriations bills covering State & Foreign Operations, Defense, and Homeland Security. The legislation aims to prioritize American security at home and abroad, reduce spending unrelated to national defense, streamline operations, and eliminate certain policies.
Representative Hageman stated, “The passage of these three appropriations bills supports the defense of our nation and security of our borders. They include funds to build the wall, increase our ability to detain and deport illegals, deter Chinese aggression, increase pay for our men and women in uniform, and cut the woke nonsense forced upon these agencies by Biden and his unelected bureaucrats.”
She added that several priorities she supported were included in the bills: “The curtailing of classified remote work for DoD employees, making the grant process easier to navigate, and increasing funds to expedite the issuance of passports were included. The Senate should not wait until the end of the year to push through a massive omnibus spending bill. They should follow the lead of the Republican-led House and start to pass appropriations bills now.”
The Homeland Security bill allocates $600 million for constructing the Southern Border wall and $300 million for border security technology. It also blocks funding for various programs and positions deemed unnecessary or counterproductive by supporters.
In terms of defense allocations, the bill requires public posting of grant awards in a searchable format as per Rep. Hageman’s GRANT Act. It includes measures against regular remote work for DoD personnel involving classified information. The bill funds a 4.5% pay raise for all military personnel with an additional 15% increase for junior enlisted members while cutting significant amounts from climate change initiatives.
The State & Foreign Operations bill provides $491 million for consular services aimed at reducing passport wait times—a frequent concern among Wyoming constituents—and allocates $2.1 billion towards U.S. national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Contact: Chris Berardi, Sr. Advisor/Communications Director
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