Amendment sought to reduce Air Force Aircraft Procurement funding by $331 million in order to eliminate production of 9 B-2 bombers; increase National Guard and Reserve Equipment funding by $105 million for Air National Guard KC-135 aircraft; increase Defense Health Program funding by $12 million for the Army breast cancer research program; and apply $202 million toward deficit reduction.

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Amendment Number
290
Description
Amendment sought to reduce Air Force Aircraft Procurement funding by $331 million in order to eliminate production of 9 B-2 bombers; increase National Guard and Reserve Equipment funding by $105 million for Air National Guard KC-135 aircraft; increase Defense Health Program funding by $12 million for the Army breast cancer research program; and apply $202 million toward deficit reduction.
Purpose
An amendment to eliminate the $331 million appropriation in the bill to begin advanced procurement of an additional 9 B-2 Bombers. Funds would be transferred to other procurement accounts, the Army Breast Cancer Research Progam and applied to deficit reduction.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 29, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Obey amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 222 (Roll no. 336).
Latest Action Time
13:55:48
Submitted Date
Jul 29, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 290 — Informed