West Virginia Senator Casts Key Vote on National Defense Bill

West Virginia senator casts key vote on national defense bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice voted to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual bill that funds and outlines policy for the Department of Defense and U.S. armed forces. Justice said the bill strengthens military readiness, supports service members and benefits West Virginia through several key defense-related initiatives. “We always need to have the backs of our troops — plain and simple,” Justice said in a statement. “The…

Massive Military Funding Package Passes Senate

Senate passes $924.7 billion defense funding package for fiscal 2026.

Senate passes defense bill, shutdown or no shutdown

The impasse over government funding doesn’t extend to must-pass defense legislation, which the Senate passed last night. Lawmakers opted to include several standalone measures, including language that would lift sanctions on Syria (and require a subsequent report), revamp housing regulations, and scrutinize investments in China. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., lifted her opposition to the last proposal after senators assured her they would address…

US Senate passes 2026 defense policy bill

By a vote of 77-20, Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as amended - Anadolu Ajansı

U.S. Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON – Senators passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Thursday. The bill authorizes more than $900 billion in defense-related initiatives. Senator Kevin Cramer is the chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee. “As we face what I believe to be the most dangerous national security moment since World War II, this NDAA really recognizes the need to deter our adversaries. And to do that, we need to invest …

Senate passes defense bill boosting Nevada troops' pay and securing key military projects

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced significant achievements for Nevada servicemembers following the Senate's passage of the bipartisan National Defense Auth