Congressional Committees Near Compromise On National Defense Authorization Act
The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act is nearing a compromise, with the topline budget potentially $8 billion higher than the president’s request, according to Rep. Adam Smith. The House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat stated that only a few issues remain to be resolved, with a final decision expected within the next 24 hours. The additional funds come with caveats, as the final topline could still change, and congressional appropriators will have the final say on the Pentagon’s budget. The development was reported by Breaking Defense.