U.S. Rep. McSally Statement on Passage of FY18 Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Martha McSally today released the following statement after she voted in support of the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, legislation to fund the government for the next seven months, through the end of FY 2018.

“Our military is climbing out of a readiness crisis while facing threats on many fronts, our borders are vulnerable to cartels and gangs, our infrastructure needs rebuilding, our communities are reeling from an opioid epidemic, our schools are unsafe, and our country needs to invest in these pressing matters to once again be safe, strong, and prosperous. That’s what this spending bill is about—and that’s why it is vital that Congress come together now to support it. This legislation contains big wins for Arizona that I have personally fought to include that will re-wing more A-10s, support local law enforcement in our border communities, take care of our seniors, fund wildland fire suppression, and address maintenance needs at our national parks. No funding bill will be 100% perfect—but this spending bill includes our highest priorities and is backed by the President. I am proud to support it today."

The spending bill includes robust increases for national defense and the largest year-to-year increase for defense funding since the War on Terror began 15 years ago; manpower, technology, and physical barriers to secure the border; a down payment investment to rebuild aging infrastructure such as highways, airports, and rural broadband; tools to combat the opioid crisis and fight mental illness; and measures to care for public lands and fight wildfires. The bill also includes wins for Arizona military assets. 

Click HERE to view a fact sheet summarizing the provisions in the bill and their importance to Arizona.