The Hindu·3 min read·hard
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill, which includes significant funding increases and controversial policy riders. The bill faces opposition from Democrats due to its association with the ongoing conflict with Iran and the inclusion of restrictive voting legislation.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defence policy bill on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) that would authorise a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on.
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