House Approves Defense Spending Bill, Budget Proposal

Why it matters locally: The approved defense spending bill includes allocations for military engagements that could involve personnel from Utah's military installations, such as Hill Air Force Base, impacting service members and their families in the state.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The House of Representatives approved legislation allocating over $1 trillion for the Pentagon. The bill also included a budget blueprint for funding military engagements involving Iran. Republicans supported the passage of the defense spending measure. The legislation additionally contained provisions related to a presidential election overhaul. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed reporters at the U.S. Capitol Building following the vote.