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House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
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House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week

Jimmie Dempsey
Last updated: April 28, 2025 12:06 am
Jimmie Dempsey Published April 28, 2025
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The reconciliation package — the broad framework of which has already been adopted by the Republican-led House and Senate — is expected to be up for chamber votes sometime next month. Committee work on individual sections of the spending plan are scheduled for the next two weeks, following lawmakers’ return from a two-week spring recess.

While many agencies are expected to see sharp spending decreases under the plan, Republican lawmakers have backed funding increases for military programs.

House Armed Services leaders have tentatively scheduled a vote for their portion of the legislation for Tuesday. Officials have said they hope to phase in that money over the next five years, to counter current threats and boost White House defense priorities.

Tuesday, April 29

Senate Armed Services — 9:30 a.m. — G-50 Dirksen
Nominations
The committee will consider the nominations of Michael Cadenazzi to be assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy and Vice Adm. Scott Pappano to be principal deputy administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration.

House Veterans’ Affairs — 10 a.m. — 360 Cannon
VA’s Mental Health Policies
VA officials will testify on department mental health assistance and care policies.

House Oversight — 10 a.m. — 2247 Rayburn
DOD’s Financial Management
Department officials will testify on financial management accountability and efforts for reform.

Senate Veterans’ Affairs — 10:30 a.m. — 418 Russell
Veterans’ Mental Health
VA officials will testify on department mental health assistance and care policies.

House Oversight — 2 p.m. — Visitors Center H210
Drones
Defense Department officials will testify about the threats posed by drone activity over U.S. military bases.

House Veterans’ Affairs — 2:15 p.m. — 360 Cannon
State Veterans Homes
State and federal officials will testify on state veterans homes operations and challenges.

House Armed Services — 3:30 p.m. — 2118 Rayburn
Installations Update
Defense officials will testify on challenges facing military bases and properties.

Wednesday, April 30

Senate Armed Services — 9:30 a.m. — 232-A Russell
Defense Industrial Base
Outside experts will testify on partnerships between industry and the Defense Department.

Senate Foreign Relations — 10 a.m. — 419 Dirksen
Pending Nominations
The committee will consider several pending nominations.

House Armed Services — 3 p.m. — 2118 Rayburn
Missile Defense
Defense officials will testify on missile defense goals and challenges.

House Armed Services — 3:30 p.m. — 2118 Rayburn
Military Personnel
Defense officials will testify on military personnel priorities for fiscal 2026.

Thursday, May 1

Senate Armed Services — 9:30 a.m. — G-50 Dirksen
Nominations
The committee will consider several pending nominations, including Matthew Lohmeier to be undersecretary of Air Force and Justin Overbaugh to be deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security.

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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