US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The bill includes a 5% to 7% pay raise for service members and expands U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, lawmakers said.
- 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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