US House approves defense policy bill with 'culture war' amendments

House Passes Defense Policy Bill With Transgender, Diversity Restrictions

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a $892.6 billion defense policy bill that would enhance military readiness and raise pay for American troops, while banning gender-affirming care for members of the military and rejecting efforts to protect access to…

House passes $892.6 billion defense bill over Democrats’ protests

The House passed its $892.6 billion defense policy bill Wednesday, despite vocal criticism from Democrats after the Republican majority denied votes to limit the Trump administration’s use of the military domestically.

House passes its version of 2026 defense policy bill

The House passed its version of the 2026 defense policy bill, which includes a 3.8% pay bump for service members. House Republicans pushed the bill through largely without Democratic support, after adding conservative provisions and blocking debates Democrats sought on issues like expanding the use of the military inside the country. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith, who voted against the bill, said the GOP included “coun…

US House Approves Defense Policy Bill With 'Culture War' Amendments

US House approves defense policy bill with 'culture war' amendments

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorizing nearly $900 billion in military spending and featuring a plan to streamline the defense acquisition process.

House passes defense policy bill with proposal to repeal Iraq war authorizations

Related video: Poland Airspace Violation Sparks NATO FRENZY Toward Russia – 12:30 Report The House on Wednesday voted to pass its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, with a bipartisan amendment to repeal the two laws authorizing the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq. The legislation, which authorizes funding and sets policy for…