U.S. House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Authorization Bill, 216-212 Vote on July 22

On July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 216-212, totaling approximately $1.15 trillion. The bill will be sent to the Senate for voting.

The legislation authorizes funding for military aircraft development, including next-generation fighter jets, B-21 Raider bombers, P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, F-35 fighters, and Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters, while also raising compensation for all active-duty military personnel.