B-015: National Defense Authorization Act, 1674

[Seydlitz]

Madam Speaker,

I move to amend:

ARTICLE 7. GENERAL FUND

1. 25 Billion Ecus shall be placed into a general fund which may be allocated to any Defense related project by the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense shall not allocate money from this fund without first consulting the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
2. The Secretary of Defense may also direct that funds from the General Fund be used to cover any cost overruns by any branch of the Armed Forces.
3. 3 Billion Ecus from Section 1 of this Article are appropriated to civil defense personnel expenses and equipment upgrade or equipment purchase expenses.