The House Appropriations Committee has advanced a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal year 2027. This legislation includes a provision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The bill was approved by the committee on a 34-27 party-line vote on June 25, 2026.
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House Committee Advances $1.1 Trillion Defense Spending Bill with Name Change Proposal
The House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027, which proposes to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The bill passed with a 34-27 vote along party lines.
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