The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11
Abstract
With enactment of the FY2007 supplemental on May 25, 2007, Congress has approved a total of about $610 billion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs, and veterans health care for the three operations initiated since the 9/11 attacks: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Afghanistan and other counter terror operations; Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), providing enhanced security at military bases; and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The $610 billion total covers all war-related appropriations from FY2001 through the May 25, 2007 enactment of the FY2007 Supplemental (H.R. 2206/P.L.110-28) including funds in both supplementals and regular appropriations acts for DOD, State Department/AID, and VA Medical costs. For DOD, war appropriations rose steeply in FY2007. DOD received $165.8 billion for war costs in FY2007 about 40% more than the previous year. For FY2008, the Administration has requested $141.7 billion for DOD's war costs, $4.6 billion for foreign and diplomatic operations, and about $800 million for VA medical costs. If Congress approves these requests, total funding for Iraq and the Global War on Terror would reach about $758 billion. This report will be updated as warranted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA470259
Entities
People
- Amy Belasco
Organizations
- Library of Congress