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Pentagon Audit: Ending Waste, Ensuring Financial Accountability.

This bill aims to force the Pentagon to get its finances in order. If the Department of Defense fails its audits, a portion of its budget will be cut and used to reduce the national debt. This ensures taxpayer money is spent efficiently and responsibly.
Key points
If the Pentagon fails a financial audit, its budget will be automatically reduced by 0.5% or 1% in subsequent years.
The cut funds will be used to reduce the national debt, potentially impacting public financial stability.
The bill protects spending on military personnel, their healthcare, and protective equipment from these cuts.
The President can waive the cuts if it would negatively affect national security or troops in combat zones.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2961
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-04-27