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Defense Budget Increases Report: Transparency in Military Spending

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress detailing Department of Defense programs and activities that received more funding than initially requested in the 2023 budget. The aim is to enhance transparency in military spending, allowing citizens to better understand how their tax money is utilized, especially in relation to national defense priorities.
Key points
Mandates reporting on defense programs that received additional congressional funding, including those slated for reduction or divestment.
The report will assess whether these additionally funded programs align with the 2022 national defense strategy.
Report findings will be publicly accessible, increasing citizen oversight of military expenditures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8896
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Process start date: 2022-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on congressional increases to the budget of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8896.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates reporting on defense programs that received additional congressional funding, including those slated for reduction or divestment.
  • The report will assess whether these additionally funded programs align with the 2022 national defense strategy.
  • Report findings will be publicly accessible, increasing citizen oversight of military expenditures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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