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Passing Appropriations
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026.
Included in this appropriations package was a massive win for MANA Nutrition in our district. For the first time ever, American made RUTF has a specific funding directive. The text of the legislation includes $300 million for RUTF funding and includes a specific provision reinforcing the House funding directive for RUTF.
This important legislation also ensures that American tax dollars serve American interests. It ends funding for nations and institutions that undermine U.S. security, aligns foreign aid with U.S. national security priorities, and it slashes wasteful United Nations funding with double-digit cuts and reforms that will bring real accountability.
Additionally, the bill counters the Communist Party of China by protecting American students, banks, research, and supply chains from the Chinese Communist Party’s influence.
This appropriations package cuts wasteful spending, improves oversight of unused COVID-era funds to stop fraud and abuse, and it supports capital access so businesses can grow and create jobs.
General Tom Carden Confirmed as Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
General Tom Carden was confirmed, last week, as the new Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau after far too long of a delay.
Gen. v Carden previously served as the Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command. Carden has also served as The Adjutant General, Georgia National Guard, from 2019-2024.
He is a great leader, a great Georgian, and a friend. He will continue doing great work in this new role.
Congratulations, Gen. Carden!
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