(The Center Square) – U.S. House lawmakers have unveiled the draft text of their $1.14 trillion annual defense bill, a must-pass bipartisan bill that fits into President Donald Trump’s plan to increase the Pentagon’s budget to historic levels.
The House Armed Services Committee will mark up the proposed fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on June 4.
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