Full Committee Markup of the FY27 Defense Bill

The House Appropriations Committee conducted a full committee markup on June 24, 2026, for the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill allocates approximately $1.072 trillion in discretionary funding to support a wide range of defense priorities, including modernization of weapon systems, military personnel pay raises, health programs, munitions procurement, and counter-drug activities. Committee members debated numerous amendments addressing issues such as funding for Ukraine security assistance, military presence in Europe, oversight of defense contracts, the use of military installations for immigration detention, and concerns over the Secretary of Defense's interference in military promotions. Several amendments related to procurement and budget allocations were proposed and voted on, including those targeting specific programs like the Golden Dome missile defense system and the National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. The committee ultimately favorably reported the bill to the House with a vote of 34 to 27. The markup featured bipartisan cooperation and extensive discussion on balancing defense spending with oversight and accountability.