US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The measure advanced despite Democratic objections over its cost, a possible Iran war and a provision to deepen Pentagon cooperation with Israel.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill by a 216-212 vote, advancing the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act despite deep partisan divisions over its scope and provisions.
- Democrats objected to the bill's massive cost and provisions that would expand Pentagon ties to Israel, while raising concerns about escalation risks with Iran as the conflict stretches into its fifth month.
- The bill authorizes pay raises up to 7% for ranks E-5 and below, while President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad of the 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment during a dignified transfer Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
- Republican support enabled the bill to advance from the House, with the authorization funding defense systems development and military equipment as the Trump administration pursues its defense modernization agenda.
- The razor-thin margin reflects deep partisan divisions over defense spending and foreign policy, with Senate Democrats expected to mount renewed opposition as the measure advances through reconciliation and faces disputes over Iran war costs and Israel military cooperation.
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US House narrowly passes record $1.15 trillion defense bill
The US House approved a defense bill authorizing record funding for the Pentagon. This legislation includes a pay raise for service members and strengthens missile defense systems. The bill faces further debate in the Senate as political polarization continues. Democrats expressed concerns over military spending and the bill's provisions. Increased cooperation with Israeli armed forces is also a point of contention.
The U.S. Army is expected to be endowed with significantly more money next year. A law that massively increases US defense spending is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. But in the Senate, the Democrats are making a front against the plans.
US House passes $1tr defence bill amid row over Iran war and Israel ties
House passes fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act by 216-212.Passage sends NDAA for negotiations on compromise with Senate.NDAA has passed for 65 straight years, but faces challenges this year.
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump
On to the Senate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passedthe sprawling annual National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, which includes raises for military members and expands access to education and childcare for military families. The widespread defense funding bill passed in a 216-212 vote, which saw six Democrats vote in favor of the bill and...
US House passes record $1.15 trillion defense bill
The bill, which must still pass the Senate, provides approximately $250 billion more than the 2026 NDAA, including a 5-7% pay raise for those in the service. 'This legislation provides our brave servicemembers with an overdue pay raise, strengthens our nuclear deterrence and missile defense,' House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday.
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