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People Over Pentagon Act: Less Defense Spending, More for Citizens.

This bill proposes to cut the Department of Defense budget by $100 billion in 2023. The aim is to reallocate these funds to other urgent national priorities not related to the military. Citizens might experience the impact of these changes through potential increased funding in other areas like healthcare or education, at the expense of military spending.
Key points
Proposes a $100 billion reduction in the Department of Defense budget for 2023.
Funding for military health programs, military personnel pay, and civilian employee benefits will remain unchanged.
Savings are intended to be reallocated to other national priorities, potentially impacting public services for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8040
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2022-06-13