Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps. All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night. VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024. They drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said. A change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn. A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty. Here are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans. House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024. Load More