AJR 46 Summary

• Expresses legislative support for "Operation San Diego," an advocacy effort by San Diego business and military groups promoting the importance of military spending to Congress and the President

• Notes that defense spending accounts for more than 25 percent of San Diego's economy and supports more than 311,000 jobs in the region

• Addresses concerns that automatic defense budget cuts (sequestration) of $500 billion over 10 years beginning January 2, 2013 could result in the loss of approximately 31,000 jobs in San Diego

• Urges Congress and the President to adopt an alternative plan to sequestration that will preserve and grow San Diego's military assets

• Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, and California's federal representatives