Senate lawmakers to mark up annual defense policy bill next week

Senate lawmakers to mark up annual defense policy bill next week

The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet in closed session next week to craft its version of the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization bill. The panel’s subcommittee’s, according to the congressional calendar, will begin meeting in closed session on Monday, while the full committee will meet Wednesday. Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) has said he wants to see the topline for FY-26 increased above the Trump administration’s $848 billion regular…