WASHINGTON – Representative Adam H. Putnam (R-FL 12) praised the passage of H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, as it will fund national security priorities and provide needed assistance for those recovering from the devastating hurricanes that swept our nation last year.

"This supplemental appropriations bill ensures that our troops will have the tools they need to defend our freedom," said Putnam, Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee.  "House Republicans have built a record of action on national security issues, supporting our military, providing for a strong national defense, and aggressively prosecuting the war on terror. We remain committed to supporting our troops, winning the war on terror, and defending our nation from every threat, both at home and abroad.

The House passed H.R. 4939 on a bipartisan vote of 348-71. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.

"The bill also provides needed funding for disaster relief efforts to help those still suffering from the effects of the devastating hurricanes that swept our nation last year.  House Republicans are committed to helping rebuild the lives and communities damaged by the hurricanes.   

Among other things, the supplemental appropriations bill will fund the following priorities:

• Armored humvees and tracked vehicles for our troops;

• Procurement and development of countermeasures to prevent Improvised Explosive Devices attacks on our troops;

• Training and equipment for Iraqi and Afghani security forces;

• Increased oversight of war expenditures;

• Repair and reconstruction projects in communities damaged by last year's hurricanes; and

• Levee repairs and flood control projects.

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