The U.S. House has passed a $1.15 trillion annual defense funding bill, providing a pay raise for servicemembers and strengthening national defense. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) outlines defense spending and authorizes Pentagon programs for fiscal year 2027.
Key Provisions
The legislation includes a 3.6% pay raise for all servicemembers, as well as investments in munitions restocking, shipbuilding, military construction, nuclear infrastructure, and technology innovation research. It also enhances cybersecurity coordination with Israel and provides funding for securing supply chains.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated after the vote, ‘Safeguarding our liberties by providing for our common defense is one of our most basic responsibilities as elected representatives, and this year’s NDAA meets the moment.’ The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face challenges due to the inclusion of a voter ID bill.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
