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House Appropriations Committee Approves $761.7 Billion FY ‘23 Defense Spending Bill

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

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House Appropriations Committee Approves $761.7 Billion FY ‘23 Defense Spending Bill

Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

The House Appropriations Committee voted 32 to 26 on Wednesday to approve its $761.7 billion fiscal year 2023 defense spending bill. Following Wednesday’s full committee markup, the bill now heads for full consideration by the lower chamber. “The Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Appropriations bill is a responsible investment in our national security that will keep our nation strong and the American people safe,” Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), chair of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, said in a statement. No amendments…

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