House Passes Massive $895 Billion National Defense Authorization Act

The annual military spending bill for 2025 now heads to the Senate

By Dave DeCamp

On Wednesday, the House passed the mammoth $895 billion 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual military spending bill that includes funding for the Pentagon and some military-related funding for other government agencies.

The bill passed in a vote of 281-140, with 124 Democrats voting against a provision banning the coverage of certain transgender-related treatments for children of servicemembers. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it’s expected to face some Democratic opposition but will likely pass in a vote due to be held next week.

While it is a massive bill, the NDAA does not reflect the total military spending of the US. According to veteran defense analyst Winslow Wheeler, based on the $895 billion request by the White House, US national security spending for 2025 is expected to reach about $1.77 trillion.

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