Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 explained: H.R. 9495 | Vote Impact

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H.R. 9495: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA)

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Congress.gov

Confidence

High

Analysis basis

Full bill text (Congress.gov)

What this bill does

Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.

Overall Score

85OUT OF 100

Score:85/100 civic fit

Risk:Low Risk

Impact:High Impact

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Constitutionality80%

Bipartisan40%

Public opinion50%

Bill summary

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 This bill provides FY2027 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. (The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.) Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for other DOD programs, including the Combat and Operational Medicine Program, the Private Sector Care Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for related agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Impact analysis

✦ AI analysis

Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.

Environment

Positive outlook

70%

Benefits

Funds allocated for environmental restoration across various branches of the military.
Includes provisions for reduction and recycling of hazardous waste.

Risks

Environmental restoration funds are primarily for military sites and may not address broader environmental concerns.

Economy

Positive outlook

75%

Benefits

Significant appropriations for defense procurement, research, and development, stimulating economic activity.
Provisions for defense industrial base expansion and workforce development.
Includes funds for cooperative threat reduction programs.

Risks

Large defense spending may divert resources from other economic sectors.
Reliance on defense contracts can create economic vulnerabilities.

Society

Mixed / Neutral

60%

Benefits

Allocations for overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid programs.
Funding for medical and health care programs within the Department of Defense.
Support for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation, including youth programs.

Risks

Restrictions on certain types of assistance and activities, such as to specific groups or countries.
Provisions related to social issues within the military, such as assisted reproductive services, are detailed but may not address broader societal needs.

Technology Industry

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Civic Accountability

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Public Health & Safety

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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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