The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, authorizing $1.15 trillion in spending. The bill was approved by a narrow margin of 216 to 212.

The legislation lays the groundwork for the Trump administration's military budget, including a 5-7% pay raise for troops, accelerated weapons procurement, and restrictions on withdrawing US troops from NATO countries.

Most Democrats voted against the bill, criticizing the $37.5 billion cost of military operations against Iran, expanded cooperation with Israel, and cuts to social programs.

However, opposition lawmakers managed to include provisions protecting labor unions and requiring the Pentagon to notify Congress of the dismissal of senior officers.

The bill's future remains uncertain. The Senate has already blocked its own version of the defense budget, and a compromise between the two chambers is not expected until after the midterm elections.

Notably, following the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East and the renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have exceeded $90 per barrel.

Source: podrobno.uz