House Panel Advances $1.1 Trillion Defense Spending Bill with Department of War Name Change
The bill passed 34-27 after Republicans defeated Democratic amendments and approved a culture-war package that would rename the Pentagon.
- On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee adopted a $1 trillion defense spending bill in a 34-27 party-line vote, funding President Donald Trump's priorities including the Golden Dome missile defense shield.
- Republicans pushed through a measure to rename the Defense Department as the 'Department of War,' with Rep. Ben Cline arguing the title reflects the 'warrior ethos.' Democrats opposed the move, citing Congressional Budget Office estimates of up to $125 million in costs.
- The bill obligates $11.4 billion for critical munitions production in response to Ukraine and Iran conflicts, while appropriators criticized the Pentagon's F-35 approach, which splits $6.9 billion in the base budget for 32 jets and $9.8 billion in reconciliation for 53 F-35s.
- GOP members defeated Democratic amendments to block National Guard deployment to Washington, limit European troop withdrawals, and restrict diversity and abortion-related funding. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole joked the eight-hour markup was 'brutal.'
- The $1 trillion bill sets the stage for partisan brawls in coming months over Trump's record-shattering $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Legislation now moves to the full chamber for consideration before final enactment.
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House panel advances $1.1 trillion defense spending bill with Department of War name change
The House Appropriations Committee has advanced its $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027, legislation that includes a provision to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill advanced out of committee Wednesday on a 34-27 party-line vote, handing President Trump a third win in his bid to officially rename the…
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