The House Armed Services Committee has voted to advance an amendment to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War as part of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Ronny Jackson, was passed along party lines and will now be considered by the full House, with uncertain prospects in the Senate.
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The House Armed Services Committee has voted to advance an amendment to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War as part of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Ronny Jackson, was passed along party lines and will now be considered by the full House, with uncertain prospects in the Senate.
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