The proposed continuing resolution includes increased spending of nearly $9 billion for Central Command and European Command, reports Breaking Defense. The measure specifies that the funds are only to be used "for U.S. military operations, force protection, and deterrence."
The measure includes $892.5 billion for defense, boosting its topline by $6 billion above the FY24 spending limits while remaining just below the $895 billion that had been forecast this year.
But he said that he's concerned that if the government is shut down because a bill to keep it open isn't passed, that will negate all the cost savings that have been coming through DOGE, "so I guess I'm sort of between a rock and a hard place" on voting.
Burchett said he has spoken with Trump and remains undecided on the spending bill.