The Trump administration has submitted an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, according to documents sent to lawmakers on June 24. Reuters reported that the proposal is centered on military spending tied to the conflict with Iran and is expected to spark another debate on Capitol Hill over both funding priorities and the administration’s handling of the war.
The request includes $67.15 billion for defense, Reuters reported, with funding aimed at military operations, replenishing weapons stockpiles, supporting service members, and classified programs. The proposal also sets aside $21 billion for munitions and efforts to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
The spending package extends beyond defense. It includes $11.1 billion in assistance for American farmers, $1.4 billion to support the response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa, funding for pension assistance for former Delphi workers, and money for infrastructure projects, including work related to New York’s Penn Station.
The proposal arrives as lawmakers from both parties continue to question the administration’s approach to the Iran conflict. Some members of Congress argue they have not received enough information about military operations, while others have raised constitutional concerns over congressional authority to approve military action. With midterm elections approaching, the funding request is expected to face close scrutiny before any final vote.
