Appropriations Requests

C-5 Modernization of Aging Aircraft Program (MAAP) ($4,500,000). I would ban earmarks as we know them, but as long as these earmarks are available, I'm going to apply for them in an effort to pursue federal funding opportunities for my district. For defense projects in the current earmarking system, the individual projects I sponsor have the support of our military and further our national security. These projects are vetted by the professional staff on the House Armed Services and House Appropriations Committees during the appropriations process. I only request funds for projects authorized by law for federal funding and do not do so for private parties or entities. This project will accelerate comprehensive solutions to technical problems that limit the availability and usefulness of the aging C-5 weapon system. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because MAAP will have immediate and significant impact on C-5 aircraft availability mission readiness. Beneficiary: Warner Robins AFB, GA 31098.