The Security and Democracy Forum
Appropriations Basics: How Congress Actually Funds Government
Price
$30
Duration
44 minutes
About the Course
This course unpacks the federal appropriations process—from budget requests to final bills—and explains how Congress actually funds defense and foreign policy priorities. Learn to read a J-Book, understand the roles of the Appropriations subcommittees, and track how funding decisions are shaped by politics, process, and timing.
Your Instructor
Graham Markiewicz
Graham C. Markiewicz is a national security professional with nearly a decade of experience split between the U.S. House, Senate, and executive branch congressional relations offices. He has advised lawmakers on defense policy, investigations, and appropriations, and has worked at the intersection of legislation and implementation from both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue. Graham brings practical, behind-the-scenes insight into how Congress really operates and how to engage with it effectively.