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Lawmakers Approve $901 Billion Defense Bill, Boost Troops’ Pay

12/8/2025

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On December 8, 2025, U.S. lawmakers introduced a defense policy bill authorizing $901 billion in national security spending for the next year, exceeding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request.
The 3,000-page bill allocates $400 million in military aid to Ukraine and includes a 4% pay raise for enlisted troops.
It omits bipartisan housing construction initiative and reflects a compromise between the Senate and House versions of the National Defense Authorization Act.

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On December 8, 2025, U.S. lawmakers introduced a defense policy bill authorizing $901 billion in national security spending for the next year, exceeding U.S. President Donald Trump’s request.
The 3,000-page bill allocates $400 million in military aid to Ukraine and includes a 4% pay raise for enlisted troops.
It omits bipartisan housing construction initiative and reflects a compromise between the Senate and House versions of the National Defense Authorization Act.