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House approves Department of War renaming in annual defense bill

House approves Department of War renaming in annual defense bill

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to rename the Defense Department as the “Department of War.” The bill, called the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, also includes a $1.15 trillion budget for national security and raises for military personnel.

Key Facts

  • The House approved changing the name of the Defense Department to the Department of War.
  • The change was part of the annual defense policy bill.
  • The bill is called the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027.
  • It includes a $1.15 trillion budget for national security programs.
  • The bill also provides pay raises for members of the military.
  • The NDAA is a yearly law that sets defense spending and policies.
  • The vote reflected majority support in the House of Representatives.
  • The legislation typically covers a range of defense and security issues.
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