House Lawmakers Set to Debate Defense Funding Increases This Week

Members of the House Armed Services Committee are anticipated to review their portion of the congressional reconciliation package this week. possibly injecting an additional $150 billion into military expenditure over the next few years .

The reconciliation package — whose overall structure has already been approved by both chambers led by Republicans — is anticipated to go through floor votes at some point next month. Work on specific segments of the budget proposal is set to commence over the coming fortnight, after legislators reconvene following their biweekly spring break.

As many agencies anticipate sharp spending decreases As per the proposal, GOP legislators have supported boosting financial resources for defense initiatives.

The heads of the House Armed Services committee have provisionally set a vote on their section of the bill for Tuesday. Authorities mentioned that they aim to gradually introduce this funding over the upcoming five years, in order to address present threats and support the administration’s defense goals.

Tuesday, April 29

Senate Committee on Armed Services - 9:30 a.m. - Room G-50, Dirksen Senate Office Building

Nominations

The panel plans to review the candidacies of Michael Cadenazzi for the role of assistant secretary of defense focused on industrial base policy and Vice Admiral Scott Pappano for the position of principal deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration.

House Veterans' Affairs - 10 A.M. - 360 Cannon Building

VA's Mental Health Policies

VA representatives will appear before Congress to discuss the department's policies on mental health support and treatment.

House Oversight - 10 a.m. - Room 2247 Rayburn Building

DOD's Financial Management

Officials from the department will provide testimony regarding financial management accountability and initiatives aimed at reforms.

The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at room 418 of the Russell Building.

Veterans' Mental Health

VA representatives will appear before Congress to discuss the department's policies on mental health support and treatment.

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 Committee on Veterans' Affairs - 2:15 p.m. - Room 360 Cannon Building

State Veterans Homes

State and federal authorities will provide testimony regarding the functioning and difficulties encountered in state veterans' facilities.

House Armed Services - 3:30 p.m. - 2118 Rayburn

Installations Update

Officials from the defense department will provide testimony regarding the issues confronting military installations and assets.

Wednesday, April 30

Senate Committee on Armed Services - 9:30 a.m. - Room 232-A, Russell Senate Office Building

Defense Industrial Base

External specialists will provide testimony regarding collaborations between the private sector and the Defense Department.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Meeting - 10 a.m. - Room 419 Dirksen Building

Pending Nominations

Several pending nominations will be reviewed by the committee.

Armed Services Committee of the House - 3 PM - Room 2118, Rayburn Building

Missile Defense

Defense officials will testify on missile defense goals and challenges.

Armed Services Committee of the House - 3:30 PM - Room 2118, Rayburn Building

Military Personnel

Military leaders will appear before Congress to discuss key focuses for defense staffing in the fiscal year 2026 budget.

Thursday, May 1

Senate Committee on Armed Services - 9:30 a.m. - Room G-50, Dirksen

Nominations

The committee will review multiple outstanding nominations, such as Matthew Lohmeir for the role of undersecretary of the Air Force and Justin Overbaugh for the position of deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security.