The House of Representatives passed the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, highlighting the $900.6 billion budget that increases troop pay by 4%, supports developing technologies like the Golden Dome defense system, promotes military readiness, and helps deter China and Russia.
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Despite Democrat objections to a provision that excludes coverage of “transgender medical treatments” for children in military families, President Biden signed a bill into law on Monday that authorizes pay increases for junior enlisted service members, “aims” to counter China’s growing power, and it increases overall military spending to $895 billion.
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A defense law that restricts access to abortion, transgender healthcare, and diversity training in the military was recently passed by the House of Representatives. The bill was approved Friday morning by a close vote of 219 to 210.
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