National Defense Authorization Act – One America News Network

A soldier of the US army wears the country's flag on his uniform during the 'Dynamic Front 22', the US Army led NATO and Partner integrated annual artillery exercise in Europe, in Grafenwoehr, near Eschenbach, southern Germany, on July 20, 2022. The 'Dynamic Front 22' exercise, led by 56th Artillery Command, is the premier US led NATO and Partner integrated artillery exercise in Europe and includes more than 3000 participants from 19 nations. Allied artillery and supporting units practice integrating joint fires and test interoperability in a multi-national enviroment until 24 July, 2022. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

House Of Representatives Pass Resolution To Automatically Enroll Men Ages 18-26 In Military Draft

A resolution that automatically enrolls young men in selective service and alters the mandatory draft age to 18–26 years old was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday.

397554 01: Lights shine on the White House early in the evening November 20, 2001 in Washington, DC. U.S. President George W. Bush announced that the White House, a popular tourist destination at this time of year with its ornate holiday decorations, will be off limits to the public this holiday season due to security concerns amid the war on terrorism. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Congress Passes NDAA, Bill Headed To White House

Congress passes the annual National Defense Authorization Act approving a record $886 billion dollars in military spending.

The U.S. Capitol is shown June 5, 2003 in Washington, DC. Both houses of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives meet in the Capitol. (Photo by Stefan Zaklin/Getty Images)

Senate Passes Its Annual Defense Bill

The Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday marking the beginning of a looming effort to find a compromise which satisfies both the Democrat Senate and the Republican House.

Members of the U.S. Military salute during a ceremony to redesignate Fort Benning as Fort Moore, at Doughboy Stadium in Columbus, Georgia, on May 11, 2023. Calls to rename nine military bases, all of which are located in southern states that seceded and briefly formed the Confederacy, gained momentum during nationwide protests against racism and police brutality that were sparked by the 2020 murder of George Floyd, an African American man who died at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis. (Photo by CHENEY ORR / AFP) (Photo by CHENEY ORR/AFP via Getty Images)

House GOP proposes 5.2% pay raise for service members

Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee are proposing a 5.2% increase in all service members’ paychecks in their draft of the annual defense policy bill.