Latest "house appropriations" stories

Defense lawmaker races to watch on election night

A number of key defense policy leaders on Capitol Hill could be ousted from Congress on election night.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan

But Senate Republicans say the total still isn't enough to cover military needs.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators

Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

This week in Congress: Defense authorization and appropriations work collides on Wednesday

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 20, 2020.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

4.6% pay raise for troops gets support across Capitol Hill

Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago