The House Armed Services Committee voted to codify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposed name change of the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War.' This amendment, introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), was passed during a lengthy debate on the annual defense policy bill. The vote was along party lines.
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House Armed Services Committee votes on 'Department of War' name change
The House Armed Services Committee has voted to officially change the name of the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War,' following an amendment proposed by Rep. Ronny Jackson. The decision came during a session focused on the annual defense policy bill and was passed with a party-line vote.
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