House Armed Services Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA with Major Defense Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Armed Services Committee has officially approved its version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The committee voted late Thursday evening, advancing the annual defense policy bill for a full floor debate. The legislation, which sets defense spending priorities and policies, includes key provisions on military readiness, modernization, and personnel reforms. Committee leaders highlighted a 5.2 percent pay raise for troops and increased funding for naval shipbuilding and cybersecurity initiatives. The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration next week.