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People Over Pentagon Act: Defense Budget Cut for Civilian Priorities

This bill proposes to reduce the Department of Defense budget by $100 billion in 2024. The aim is to reallocate these funds to other urgent national priorities that directly impact citizens' lives. The changes will not affect military healthcare spending or salaries and benefits for military and civilian personnel.
Key points
Proposed $100 billion cut to the defense budget in 2024.
Funds are intended to be reallocated to other national priorities, potentially increasing funding for education, healthcare, or infrastructure.
Salaries and benefits for military and civilian defense personnel, as well as military health programs, will remain unchanged.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1134
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

People Over Pentagon Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1134.

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 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proposed $100 billion cut to the defense budget in 2024.
  • Funds are intended to be reallocated to other national priorities, potentially increasing funding for education, healthcare, or infrastructure.
  • Salaries and benefits for military and civilian defense personnel, as well as military health programs, will remain unchanged.
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. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12].

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 2025-12-24.

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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