[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1009 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1009

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the lack of 
timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of 
   the United States Special Operations Command and jeopardizes the 
                     security of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 23, 2018

 Mr. Hudson (for himself, Mr. Gallagher, and Mr. Byrne) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
                                Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the lack of 
timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of 
   the United States Special Operations Command and jeopardizes the 
                     security of the United States.

Whereas the ability of the United States Special Operations Command to 
        successfully conduct operations relies on adequate resourcing;
Whereas Special Operations Forces must prepare for a wide array of missions to 
        support and defend the United States in various capacities around the 
        world;
Whereas the training and development of Special Operations Forces takes multiple 
        years and cannot be created overnight;
Whereas the success of the United States Special Operations Command requires 
        close coordination between each branch of the Armed Forces;
Whereas training shortfalls have been identified as posing an unnecessary risk 
        to Special Forces soldiers;
Whereas the lack of full, on-time funding undermines the ability of the United 
        States Special Operations Command to work by, with, and through our 
        partner nations;
Whereas the smaller operating footprint of Special Operations Forces poses 
        unique operational needs not found in conventional forces;
Whereas the deployment cycle of Special Operations Forces requires additional 
        attention and resources be provided for family and support programs 
        before, during, and after deployments; and
Whereas the United States Special Operations Command must maintain a constant 
        level of readiness that is significantly undermined by budget 
        uncertainty: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) finds that not providing the Department of Defense with 
        stable, predictable, and on-time funding unnecessarily 
        jeopardizes the safety and security of the United States;
            (2) expresses a sense of gratitude for the incredible 
        sacrifices made by both Special Operators and their families; 
        and
            (3) commits to meeting the needs of the United States 
        Special Operations Command as part of its efforts to restore 
        military readiness.
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