National security is one of the most basic functions of government, but it isn’t achieved by a certain dollar amount. It’s achieved by our nation’s military service members, backed by sound strategy, and sustained through budget-informed spending decisions. At least that’s how it should be. Unfortunately, parochial politics and industry influence often get in the way of sound strategy and fiscally responsible spending, contributing to a national security budget that is rapidly approaching $1 trillion per year.
Taxpayers for Common Sense closely monitors national security spending, from the President’s budget request to the authorization and appropriations bills, to the returns on our national security spending. Throughout the budget process, we advocate for strategic prioritization, smarter spending practices, and greater transparency and accountability to ensure that taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted.
