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HASC Seapower’s Top Dem Calls Reported FY ‘24 Spending Cap Plan ‘A Fool’s Errand’

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HASC Seapower’s Top Dem Calls Reported FY ‘24 Spending Cap Plan ‘A Fool’s Errand’
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Launch/Recovery (Equipment) 1st Class Jeremy Stoecklein, assigned to the Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), explains the layout and functionality of Ford's flight deck to Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut, right, during a scheduled visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patrick Grieco/Released)

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee said Wednesday discussions around capping fiscal year 2024 discretionary spending at FY ‘22 enacted levels is “a fool’s errand,” calling it a “completely unrealistic policy.” Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), who is set to be the panel’s ranking member this Congress, said the policy floated by the House’s new GOP leadership would impact new Navy start programs if it results in a significant defense spending cut. “Rolling back the topline to…

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