House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy billsRep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Tight congressional calendar squeezes lawmakers’ defense workDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2024.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Senate defense bill endorses 2% pay raise for DoD civiliansIt backs up what President Biden’s budget prescribes for the rest of the civilian workforce.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
Chinese military’s rifle-toting robot dogs raise concerns in CongressLawmakers want U.S. military officials to examine the threat posed by new Chinese robot dogs armed with rifles.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to ArlingtonAn amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.By Jonathan Lehrfeld22 months ago
House defense bill would undo Pentagon’s abortion travel policyThe benefit in question provides reimbursement of travels costs to get access to otherwise noncovered reproductive health care services.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
