House GOP moves to codify Hegseth’s ‘Department of War’ name change
Summary
House Republicans on the Armed Services Committee voted to officially rename the Department of Defense as the "Department of War." This change was proposed by Rep. Ronny Jackson and passed along party lines during the discussion of the annual defense policy bill.Key Facts
- The House Armed Services Committee is working on the yearly defense policy bill.
- Republicans proposed renaming the Department of Defense to the "Department of War."
- The amendment was introduced by Representative Ronny Jackson from Texas.
- The vote on this amendment was largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting it.
- The decision occurred during a long session of debate on defense issues.
- This move would officially change the name of the U.S. military’s main defense department.
- The Department of Defense has been its title since 1947.
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