What Happened
Reconciliation 3.0 Falls Short Of White House Request
House Republicans have released their ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ funding bill, which includes $60 billion for defense, falling short of the White House’s $67 billion request. The bill kickstarts a third reconciliation process, allowing Republicans to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass the bill on party lines. The $60 billion allocation for defense could go toward various areas, including munitions production, drone procurement, and high-profile weapons programs. The proposal also includes funding for agriculture, intelligence, and administrative committees. According to Breaking Defense, the bill’s passage would require adoption by both chambers before a more detailed reconciliation bill is formulated.