Thompson Supports House Appropriations Package

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U.S. Representative Glenn "GT' Thompson today voted in favor of funding federal programs for Fiscal Year 2018 before current government funding expires on September 30.

H.R.3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, was approved by a vote of 211-198. It allocates funding for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, provides funding for homeland security, increases funding for NIH, addresses the opioid abuse epidemic, and invests in our nation's infrastructure needs. The bill also contains previously passed legislation, H.R. 3219, which provides funding for the Department of Defense, Veterans' Affairs and national security programs.

"This is the first time since 2009 that the House of Representatives has passed all 12 appropriations bills prior to the end of the fiscal year," Rep. Thompson said. "The House continues to do its work on time and I was proud to support this fiscally-responsible legislation.

"This bill provides support for national defense, veterans, border security, law enforcement, health, education, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture, and combats the opioid epidemic that is ravaging every community across the country," Rep. Thompson added.

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