Murphy Votes to Fully Fund U.S. Defense and Vital Support for Ukraine & Israel

March 10, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today,Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 2471, the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bill. Split into two votes yesterday evening, Rep. Murphy voted YES on the Security Division of the Consolidate Appropriations Act to fund our Armed Forces and national defense, and he voted in opposition to the discretionary social spending division of the package.

"Last night, I proudly voted to fully fund our national defense and essential support for our allies," said Rep. Murphy. "While this bill is not perfect, it does provide many essential provisions, including is a 2.7% pay raise for U.S. servicemembers, funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to confront the border crisis, and key modernization programs to strengthen military preparedness. Importantly, the security division package also authorizes much-needed aid to Ukraine and support for Israel's Iron Dome. America must be equipped to lead in the 21^st century, and I am confident that this security division bill will make America safer and stronger for years to come."

Security Division consisting of Division B (CJS), Division C (DoD), Division F (DHS), Titles 2 & 3 of Division N (Ukraine Supplemental), Division X (Intel Authorization), Division Z (Israel Relations Normalization Act)

Ukraine Defense Aid
- $3.5 billion to replenish US stocks of equipment sent to Ukraine
- $3.028 billion to support the deployment and operations of US troops in Europe
- $81 million to bolster cyber and other capabilities to respond to Russia, as well as for sanctions development and enforcement
U.S. Border Security
- Eliminates the Democrats' proposed rescission of $1.9 billion of existing border wall funding
- Increases ICE funding by $400 million, including funds to continue the Remain in Mexico program
- Provides $15.5 billion for Customs and Border Protection, an increase of $800 million over FY21
  This includes $100 million for hiring additional Border Patrol personnel
U.S. Defense
- Funds a 2.7% pay raise for servicemembers
- Funds key modernization programs including:
  F-15, F-18, F-35, C-130, KC-46, CH-53K, MV-22, and MQ-9
  2 Virginia-class submarines, 2 DDG-51s, 2 TAO fleet oilers, 1 Frigate, 2 Towing Salvage and Rescue ships, 1 Ocean Surveillance Ship, 1 Expeditionary Sea Base, 1 Expeditionary Fast Transport, and 1 Expeditionary Medical Ship
- Provides $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome defense system
CJS
- $2.725 billion for the Department of Justice's State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance and COPS programs, an increase of $425 million over FY21
- Increases funding for Department of Commerce trade-related agencies and prioritizes their core functions of trade enforcement and promotion
- $2.6 billion for NASA's Space Launch System, $1.4 billion for Orion, $590 million for ground infrastructure to support the Artemis program, and an increase of $236 million to support returning US astronauts to the Moon

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