US House passes 1.15 trillion defense bill with military pay raise and Israel missile defense funding
The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill on Wednesday with a narrow margin of 216 to 212 votes.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 includes provisions for increasing military salaries by 5-7%, strengthening nuclear deterrence, and enhancing missile defense systems. The bill also includes funding for the "Golden Dome," a missile defense system inspired by Israel's "Iron Dome."
The bill includes measures to increase military cooperation between the US and Israel, focusing on counter-drone systems, missile defense, and artificial intelligence.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, stated that the law gives soldiers a much-needed raise and strengthens US defense capabilities. "This law gives our brave soldiers a much-needed raise, strengthens our nuclear deterrence and missile defense, including the construction of the Golden Dome," Johnson said.
Representative Jerry Nadler, a Democrat, criticized the bill, calling it an "expensive text that funds an illegal war and undermines our democracy." He argued that the bill gives President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unchecked control over military spending.
The bill now heads to the Senate for approval. The NDAA is part of a broader budget plan that includes funding for the war in Iran and support for farmers affected by trade conflicts. The overall budget plan also includes $12 billion for election-related federal grants.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, criticized the provision on military cooperation with Israel, calling it a threat to American sovereignty and democracy.
The bill's provisions include a record increase in military spending, with the current fiscal year's defense budget at around $900 billion. The proposed increase aims to address various defense needs, including replenishing depleted arms stocks due to ongoing conflicts.
The bill also includes $73 billion allocated for military and intelligence services related to the war in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously estimated the cost of the Iran war at $37.5 billion.
The broader budget plan also includes $10 billion in federal grants related to elections. The plan has been criticized by some Republicans for not adhering to strict budget discipline.
The House also passed a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, which passed with a vote of 220-205. Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of using the funding fight for political gain.
The bill includes funding for the war in Iran, with $37.5 billion already spent according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The overall budget plan also includes support for farmers affected by trade conflicts and $12 billion for election-related federal grants.
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