S4921-118

Reported

Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Aug 1, 2024

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

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Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Tester, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

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Aug 1, 2024

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Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Tester, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Tester, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

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Mr. Tester, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Appropriates funds for Department of Defense operations for fiscal year 2025. Establishes prohibitions on propaganda and rules for foreign national employees.

Who Benefits and How

Military programs receive operating funds. Defense personnel funded. National security operations continue.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Taxpayers fund appropriations. Foreign employee salary increases capped. No propaganda with appropriated funds.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriates DOD funds for FY2025
  • Prohibits propaganda use of funds
  • Limits foreign employee salary increases to civilian rate or host nation rate
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Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:56

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Appropriates funds for Department of Defense for FY2025

Policy Domains

Appropriations Defense

Legislative Strategy

"Annual appropriations for defense operations"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Defense Appropriations

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