Lawmakers Prepare For Budget Release Amid Uncertainty

Rep. Rob Wittman, chairman of the House Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, expects the fiscal 2027 budget to be released in late April or early May. However, details about a potential Iran war supplemental remain unclear. In an interview with Breaking Defense, Wittman shared his expectations for the budget and what might be included in a supplemental. The budget release is highly anticipated, and lawmakers are preparing for various scenarios. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.