Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.
Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "The passage of our annual defense appropriations bill fulfills our commitment to keep America safe and ensure the U.S. military remains the strongest fighting force in the world. Recent conflicts have highlighted the pressing need to acquire and produce the munitions, weapons, and technology our troops require to meet the moment in both modern and future warfare. The increased funding provided in this bill aims to achieve that urgent goal in addition to building off the defense innovation programs I have prioritized as Chairman. The Defense Innovation Unit, APFIT, and Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network (CRMN) are prioritized in the FY27 bill to get our warfighters access to game-changing technologies, weapons, and the tools they need to win on the battlefield. I appreciate the leadership of Chairman Tom Cole and support from members of our Committee in advancing this bill."
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "Freedom is not self-sustaining, and deterrence is not self-executing. Both require stable resources, vigilance, and resolve. The FY27 Defense Appropriations bill recognizes that reality – and the serious inflection point the U.S. faces for the future safety and security of our nation. It does not shy away from the threats before us – it confronts them head-on, just as President Trump has called on us to do. This legislation makes historic investments to meet the moment and reverse years of underinvestment that have left us with aging platforms, shrinking capacity, and vulnerabilities that cannot be ignored. At a time when China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities and adversaries continue to sow instability, we cannot afford complacency. It is why every outlay is focused on delivering capability to the warfighter, modernizing our military, revitalizing the defense industrial base, and improving quality of life for those who serve. From pay raises for our troops and accelerating procurement to building new aircraft, ships, and submarines – Chairman Calvert’s legislation not only equips today's force – but also rebuilds the industrial capacity necessary to sustain tomorrow's. It is an investment in readiness, resilience, and America's long-term strategic advantage. As our twelfth bill approved out of the full committee, this legislation demonstrates that the House is doing its job – exercising its Article I responsibilities and providing for the common defense."
Subcommittee Chairman Calvert's opening remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole's opening remarks are available here.
Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act
The FY27 Defense Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $1.072 trillion and enhances America’s strategic military advantage, strengthens support for service members and military families, optimizes the Department of Defense, disrupts transnational drug trafficking, and delivers on Trump Administration priorities.
Key Takeaways
Enhances America’s strategic military advantage by:
Strengthens support for service members and military families by:
Optimizes the Department of Defense and improves transparency by:
Disrupts transnational drug trafficking by:
Delivers on Trump Administration priorities by:
A summary of the bill is available here.
During the markup, Committee Republicans also stood with the America First agenda and rejected Democrat amendments that would have:
Adopted Amendments
Bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill report, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
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