House Republicans are set to propose a substantial $150 billion increase in Pentagon spending as part of their party-line megabill, aligning with Senate plans, according to sources familiar with the process. This move, endorsed by defense hawks, aims to maximize military funding under the GOP’s Congressional control.
The House Armed Services Committee is gearing up to discuss its segment of the reconciliation package, signaling a shift towards higher defense allocations. This decision anticipates reconciling differences with the Senate and advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda amidst ongoing internal debates.
While the Senate initially proposed an additional $150 billion for defense, the House initially targeted $100 billion. However, the House’s budget framework allows flexibility in exceeding this limit, subject to a majority vote during the final bill passage.
Both chambers are yet to unveil their defense bills, but the final versions are likely to address immediate needs and long-term military programs. House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers anticipates funding military initiatives like the southern border security, Navy shipbuilding, and missile defense programs.
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker echoes similar goals, emphasizing transformative investments in munitions production, drone technology, and nuclear modernization. These initiatives underscore a bipartisan focus on bolstering key military capabilities.
