Congressional defense spending policies

Definition

Congressional defense spending policies refer to decisions made by Congress regarding how much money should be allocated for national defense purposes. These policies determine funding for military operations, research and development of new weapons systems, and maintenance of existing defense infrastructure.

Related terms

Defense Budget: The total amount of money allocated by Congress for national defense purposes in a given fiscal year.

Military Industrial Complex: The close relationship between government agencies responsible for national defense and private companies involved in manufacturing weapons and providing related services.

Appropriations Committee: A committee within Congress responsible for reviewing budget proposals from federal agencies before allocating funds.