Explanatory Statement Submitted by Mr. Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations Regarding Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Abstract

The following is an explanation of the effects of this Act, which makes appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 201 7. Unless otherwise noted, references to the House and Senate reports are to House Report 114-577 and Senate Report 114-263, respectively. The language contained in the House and Senate reports warrant full compliance and carry the same weight as language included in this explanatory statement unless specifically addressed to the contrary in the bill or this explanatory statement. While repeating some language from the House or Senate reports for emphasis, this explanatory statement does not intend to negate the language referred to above unless expressly provided herein.