The U.S. House approved legislation for $832 billion in military funding for fiscal year 2026, following a $9 billion rescissions package impacting public media and foreign aid. Five Democrats supported the appropriation bill alongside most Republicans, while opposition from progressives highlighted concerns over prioritizing military spending. Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized the allocation, contrasting it with domestic social needs like healthcare and housing, emphasizing a national obsession with war. Republican backers pointed to investments in aircraft and modernization of defense initiatives within the budget.
"Every year, Congress votes to invest in death and destruction instead of healthcare, housing, clean air and water, or ending child poverty here at home," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Republican supporters of the legislation touted provisions that boost investments in the immensely wasteful F-35 and other aircraft, support modernization of the nuclear triad, and allocate approximately $13 billion for missile defense and space programs.
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