Date: September 23, 2021
Subject: Cutting National Defense to Expand Leftist Welfare Initiatives
Description: Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which would enact an across the board 10% cut ($78 billion) to the defense budget, with the exception of military personnel. According to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's testimony, the funds should be used to expand leftist welfare initiatives relating to affordable housing, healthcare, unemployment and COVID-19. ACU opposes redirecting funding to wasteful leftist welfare initiatives.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 86-332
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