Two Republican Senators Say Third Reconciliation Bill Unlikely
Senate Appropriations Committee leaders stated during a Tuesday hearing that Congress is unlikely to pass a third reconciliation bill this year. They advised against using the measure to fund defense programs.
The HillTwo senior Republican senators said Tuesday that Congress is unlikely to pass a third reconciliation bill, warning against counting on the process for defense funding. The statements came during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the Air Force budget request for the next fiscal year.
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins questioned Air Force Secretary Troy Meink about the department's budget submission.
Collins and Senate Minority Leader Mitch
McConnell both indicated that a third reconciliation measure is not expected. They advised defense officials to plan within regular appropriations channels instead. The hearing focused on the Air Force's budget proposal and the broader congressional budget process for the coming year.
