House Defense Bill Has $1M To Rebrand Bases Named For Confederates

The transcript discusses efforts to remove Confederate leaders' names from U.S. military bases, with a proposed Defense appropriations bill allocating $1,000,000 for this purpose. Despite the White House's opposition, multiple bills have been proposed in Congress to facilitate the renaming process. The appropriations bill also includes provisions to prevent funding for the border wall, a 3% pay raise for service members, and increased funding for shipbuilding and fighter jets.

What is the main purpose of the $1,000,000 allocation in the Defense appropriations bill?

• To increase military personnel

• To fund new military technology

• To remove Confederate leaders' names from bases

• To build new military bases

What stance did the president take regarding the renaming of military bases?

• He has already signed the legislation

• He opposes signing any renaming legislation

• He is undecided

• He supports the renaming

What actions have the House and Senate Armed Services committees taken regarding the renaming of bases?

• They have left it to the states to decide

• They have postponed the decision

• They have rejected all proposals

• They have approved legislation to set up the renaming process

What does the appropriations bill prevent the Trump administration from doing?

• Purchasing new aircraft

• Renaming streets

• Increasing military pay

• Using funds for the border wall

Which of the following is included in the appropriations bill besides renaming bases?

• A decrease in military spending

• Reduction in shipbuilding funds

• A 3% pay raise for service members

• Closure of military bases