Connection

Connection

The websocket endpoint is,EnvironmentURIprodwss://ws.blockchain.info/mercury-gateway/v1/ws

In order to connect you have to add the following headers to the connection requestEnvironmentHeadersprodOrigin: https://exchange.blockchain.com

Requests

FY23 Defense Funding Levels (in billions of dollars) Department of Defense $ 816.7 Department of Energy $ 30.3 NDAA Topline $ 847.3 Defense-related Activities Outside NDAA Jurisdiction $ 10.6 National Defense Topline $ 857.9

Authorizes funding to support a 4.6 percent pay raise for both military servicemembers and the DOD civilian workforce.  Authorizes additional funding to address the effects of inflation on compensation.  Authorizes an increase of $70 million for Impact Aid ($50 million for supplemental Impact Aid and $20 million for Impact Aid for military children with severe disabilities).  Broadens the reach and impact of the Basic Needs Allowance by increasing the eligibility threshold and allowance size from 130% of the Federal poverty line to 150% of the Federal poverty line as a baseline, and authorizes the Secretary of Defense to increase this benefit to 200% of the poverty line when appropriate.  Increases maximum amounts for bonus and special pay authorities for servicemembers in certain critical-skill positions.  Revives and extends temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives to ensure the military can meet its recruiting and retention needs.  Expands the scope of financial reimbursement related to spouse relicensing and business costs arising from a permanent change of station.  Initiates a pilot program to reimburse military families for certain child care costs related to a permanent change of station.  Creates an open season during calendar year 2023 for eligible retired or former members to opt in or out of the Survivor Benefit Plan.  Ensures servicemembers have access to quality housing, including by: extending the authority to adjust the basic allowance for housing (BAH) in high-cost areas; encouraging DOD to coordinate efforts to address housing shortages; and codifying that the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment should serve as the Chief Housing Officer. End Strength  Army – 452,000  Navy – 354,000  Air Force – 325,344  Marine Corps – 177,000  Space Force – 8,600  Authorizes reserve component military end strengths in line with President's request, with the exception of Air National Guard military technicians and full-time Reserve and Guard personnel, which are to remain at FY2022 levels.