House Approves Defense Funding

City of Hope Beckman Research Institute to Receive
$5 million for Cancer Research

December 20, 2001

WASHINGTON - Calling its passage, “a clear indication of America’s resolve to defeat terrorism and defend freedom,” Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, voted today to approve defense funding and additional funds needed in the wake of the September 11th attacks. The Department of Defense Appropriations Act Conference Report, H.R. 3338, provides FY’02 funding for defense and intelligence activities, and contains $20 billion in supplemental spending for homeland security. It also includes nearly $5 million for cancer research at the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute. H.R. 3338 passed by a strong bipartisan vote of 408-6.

“This bill provides the Department of Defense with the resources needed to defend America both at home and abroad,” said Dreier. “With $20 billion in additional funding for national defense, homeland security and recovery, we have taken the steps necessary to protect America and rebuild. H.R.3338 not only strengthens our defenses, it also recognizes the important medical research supported by the military. Funds included in this bill ensure that the City of Hope continues to conduct the groundbreaking cancer research that has been responsible for saving so many lives.”

H.R. 3338 provides $317.4 billion in new discretionary spending authority for the Department of Defense, an increase of $19.2 billion over FY’01. In addition, the bill directs the use of $20 billion in supplemental spending initially approved on September 14th as a component of the $40 billion Antiterrorism Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill, H.R. 2888. The bill contains $399.7 million for increased border and seaport inspections and public health and bio-terrorism activities are funded at $2.5 billion.

Dreier commended Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) and Ranking Member John Murtha (D-PA) for crafting a bipartisan bill that meets America’s defense needs and supports the war on terror. “H.R. 3338 is an example of the bipartisan commitment the President and this Congress have made to waging an effective war on terror and protecting the American homeland,” said Dreier.