Overview

• House and Armed Services Committees unveiled a bill increasing the Pentagon's FY 2025 budget by $150 billion, raising total defense spending above $1 trillion for the first time.
• The legislation allocates $25 billion to the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, focusing on space-based sensors, interceptors, and launch infrastructure.
• Budget reconciliation is being used to advance the proposal, allowing passage with a simple majority in the Senate without the threat of a filibuster.
• The package funds eleven defense priorities, including shipbuilding, munitions production, military readiness, and quality-of-life programs for service members.
• Democrats criticize the plan, warning it could lead to significant cuts in social programs like Medicaid and education to offset the increased defense spending.