On the recordApril 23, 2018
the 2-year budget deal for the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 provides additional appropriations for the Department of Defense and of course, the Navy.
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congress.govthe 2-year budget deal for the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 provides additional appropriations for the Department of Defense and of course, the Navy.
Senator Shelby discusses budget provisions for defense and Navy funding.
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