National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which must still pass the annual appropriations process, cleared the lower chamber in a 221-209 vote, with five Democrats joining almost every

Virginia lawmakers are reacting to legislation passed by the House that some say includes key victories for Hampton Roads military personnel.

The House's version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act continues quality-of-life efforts initiated in last year's defense policy bill.

The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.

The House voted Friday to pass a sweeping defense policy bill following contentious debate and the adoption of controversial amendments that touched on hot-button social issues.

The House has narrowly passed its defense authorization bill mostly along party lines, shattering a nearly 60-year precedent of passing the annual package with significant bipartisan support.

House passes annual defense bill packed with anti-woke military measures By . Josh Christenson. Published July 14, 2023. Updated July 14, 2023, 12:57 p.m. ET. Explore More

Republicans on the House Rules Committee sought to defuse political pressure around the explosive Epstein issue by adopting a nonbinding resolution to possibly consider releasing the Epstein files in the future.