Granger Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 2882, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Madam speaker, I rise today in support of this appropriations package.

I want to start by thanking all of the members and staff who were involved in this process.

We looked hard at our needs and developed a package to carry us through the process. Two weeks ago, I talked about the changes House Republicans made regarding how we fund the government. We made targeted cuts to wasteful programs and developed a package that is proof of that. We looked at each need, and it was clear that the world is becoming a more dangerous place.

We made changes and decided on efforts that include:

• Countering China,
• Developing next-generation weapons,
• And investing in the quality of life of our service members.

I am proud to say that this bill strengthens our national security and funds critical defense efforts.

This package also includes other key priorities:

• It continues our strong support of Israel,
• Combats the flow of illegal drugs,
• And fully funds medical research for cancer and chronic diseases.

Against all odds, House Republicans re-focused spending America's most crucial needs at home and abroad. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.