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House Panel Advances $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill with Accountability Measures
The House Armed Services Committee passed a defense authorization bill authorizing $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon. The measure includes a pay increase for service members and new reporting requirements for the defense secretary.
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The House Armed Services Committee advanced a defense policy bill at midnight on Friday that would authorize $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon. The legislation provides a pay increase for service members and includes funding to support U.S. allies along with acquisition reforms.
The bill adds requirements for more accountability from the defense secretary. The committee approved the measure on a bipartisan basis.
The legislation now moves to the full House for consideration.
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