Rep. Sara Jacobs Proposes Amendment Against Pentagon 'Makeup Studio' Funds

Amendment to Deny Funds for Makeup Studio

• 💡 Representative Sara Jacobs proposed an amendment to prevent any funds from being used to construct, sustain, outfit, or maintain a makeup studio for the Secretary of Defense.
• 🎯 The amendment aims to address concerns that Secretary Hegseth is prioritizing his appearance and concealing "mishandling and sensitive attack plans" over national security.

Concerns Over Taxpayer Spending

• 💰 Jacobs highlighted that a CBS News report indicated the makeup studio would cost taxpayers thousands of dollars, contrasting this with the financial struggles of many Americans who are burdened by debt for basic necessities like groceries.
• ⚠️ She argued that spending on such a studio is a superficial use of funds, especially when Americans face rising costs for housing, healthcare, childcare, and education.
• 🗣️ The amendment is presented as a common-sense measure to prevent taxpayer money from funding Secretary Hegseth's "personal vanity project."

Counterarguments and Vote Outcome

• 🎙️ The Chair argued that the amendment is unnecessary as the Pentagon had only made minor modifications to an existing green room, involving moving a chair and a light.
• ⚖️ The Chair also stated that the amendment would be ineffective, as the Department of Defense has $850 billion available and could use other funds for such accommodations.
• ❌ The amendment was ultimately opposed and a recorded vote was ordered, with the "nos" having it.