Congressional Record — July 16, 2025

Overview of the day

The House considered H.R. 4016, which provides appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The proceedings included general debate and a reading of the bill text.

Summary of the House proceedings

H.R. 4016 was introduced to provide $831.5 billion for the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned regarding its investments in fifth- and sixth-generation aircraft and the modernization of the nuclear triad.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned in relation to providing $13 billion for missile defense and space programs for the Golden Dome effort.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for providing $1.3 billion for the DIU, the Office of Strategic Capital, and APFIT.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for providing $1.5 billion to support the Maritime Industrial Base.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned regarding the investment of $1.15 billion to counter drug programs.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for proposing the reduction of $6.5 billion and almost 45,000 civilian employees.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned in opposition due to the lack of a full budget request from the administration.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for its inclusion of riders affecting reproductive healthcare and protections for gay, lesbian, and transgender servicemembers.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for failing to include $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

H.R. 4016 was mentioned for directing the Department to find nearly $8 billion in undetermined cuts.

Summary of Senate proceedings

There was no Senate activity on this date.

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