House Funding Bill Protects Americans and Brings Needed Resources to Georgia

Statement

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement on H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, commonly known as the Omnibus.

"Last week, the House passed H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, or as it's more commonly known--the Omnibus. While this legislation was far from perfect, it provided critical funding for the expansion of Ft. Gordon, allocated funds to deepen the Port of Savannah, lifted the ban on U.S. oil exports, worked to protect our state and industries from harmful water regulations and provided critical funding for our nation's military. Especially now, national security must be a top priority. If the House did not pass the Omnibus, the next option would have been a Continuing Resolution, which would not have funded any of the previously mentioned programs and would have gutted military funding."

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