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Emergency funding for Indo-Pacific security and US submarine industrial base expansion.

This Act allocates over $9 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations primarily aimed at bolstering US security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Key components include massive investments in the domestic submarine industrial base and providing military assistance to Taiwan and regional allies. While increasing federal spending, the funds are designated to enhance national defense capabilities and support US manufacturing jobs.
Key points
Over $3 billion is dedicated to modernizing and expanding the US submarine industrial base, supporting the production of Columbia and Virginia Class submarines and boosting domestic manufacturing jobs.
$1.9 billion is allocated to support Taiwan, allowing for the rapid replacement of defense articles provided to allies in the region.
The total authority for loans and loan guarantees for allies in the Indo-Pacific region is increased to $8 billion, strengthening international cooperation and US influence.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-20
92%
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Against 34
Abstain 1
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8036
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-17
Voting date: 2024-04-20
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 146