King: Government Spending Bill Addresses Key Maine, National Priorities

April 08, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has announced key provisions he supported in the bipartisan $460 billion Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations package, which passed the Senate in an overwhelming 72-24 vote and has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. In addition tothe $454 million in Congressionally-Directed Spending (CDS) investmentssecured by King and the Maine delegation, the annual spending bill will support jobs, invest in national security and improve the quality of life for Maine people across the state.
“The 2024 appropriations bill includes a wide range of provisions that will strengthen communities across our state, invest in our national defense and improve life for Maine people. From increasing affordable childcare at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to providing critical mental health services and suicide prevention services for veterans, this bipartisan spending bill will be a game changer for communities across our state,”said Senator King.
“This bill also takes important steps to help stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl into our communities, increase counter-narcotics efforts through nautical and border avenues, and fund the construction of eight new Naval ships, including the procurement of a new DDG-51,”continued Senator King. “There is much to be celebrated in this bill and I am proud to have worked across the aisle to get it across the finish line. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues to deliver for Maine.”
Highlights of provisions supported by Senator King in the FY2024 spending bill include:
HEALTH CARE
DEFENSE
WOMEN, CHILDREN & DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
VETERAN SERVICES
SMALL BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
IMMIGRATION & HOMELAND SECURITY
JUDICIARY
ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE
EDUCATION
CYBER & NATIONAL SECURITY
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