Statement by Congressman Bill Young on his Reappointment to Chair the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

U.S. Rep. C. W. Bill Young (FL-13) expressed his appreciation to Speaker of the House John Boehner and Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Harold Rogers for appointing him to serve another two-year-term as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

“At a time of great uncertainty and what I see as instability in the future direction of U.S. defense policy, I believe we need to keep our national security team intact, ready to respond to any threats to our readiness,” Young said.  “I appreciate the confidence the Speaker and Chairman Rogers have shown in me to bring before the House good appropriations bills that protect our nation from threats abroad, continue to support our all volunteer force so they can carry out their missions safely and effectively, and to care for our fallen heroes and their families when they return home, many with injuries from which they will never fully recover.”

Young served as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense from 1995-1998, 2005-2006, and 2011-2012 and served as the Ranking Republican from 2007-2010.  He served as chairman of the full House Appropriations Committee from 1999-2004.

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