House Panel Unveils $1.14 Trillion Defense Bill as GOP Splits Off $350 Billion Package
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 27
House Panel Unveils $1.14 Trillion Defense Bill as GOP Splits Off $350 Billion Package
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 27
$1.14 trillion in authorized military spending would make the House Armed Services Committee draft the largest annual defense policy bill yet for the coming fiscal year.
The measure centers on expanding U.S. weapons production after the Pentagon burned through thousands of munitions in the Iran war and as Trump pushes a broader $1.5 trillion defense buildup.
Republicans plan to move another $350 billion for priorities such as shipbuilding and munitions through reconciliation, a route that could bypass Senate Democrats but has drawn concern from some GOP lawmakers.
The draft also tightens scrutiny of Europe troop cuts, keeping a 76,000-force floor tied to risk assessments after Pentagon moves involving 5,000 troops in Germany and a canceled Poland brigade deployment sparked bipartisan backlash.
Senate lawmakers are expected to release their version later this summer, setting up negotiations on a final defense package later this year.
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