House Republicans just delivered a massive victory for our troops and conservative values, passing a $900 billion defense bill that finally cuts woke programs while strengthening America’s military against growing Chinese threats.
Story Highlights
- House passes $900 billion defense bill with 3.8% military pay raise and weapons acquisition reform
- Bill eliminates $40 million in DEI programs and cuts $1.6 billion in climate change spending
- Legislation maintains strong troop presence in Europe and South Korea despite isolationist pressure
- Congressional oversight provisions target Pentagon accountability and controversial Venezuelan boat strikes
Conservative Victory on Military Priorities
The House delivered a resounding 312-112 vote approving the National Defense Authorization Act, marking a significant win for conservative military priorities.
The legislation authorizes $900 billion in military programs while eliminating wasteful spending on diversity, equity and inclusion offices that have plagued our armed forces.
Rep. Mike Rogers, GOP chair of the House Armed Services Committee, emphasized the urgent need for military readiness against China’s growing threat, calling for “a ready, capable and lethal fighting force.”
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Elimination of Woke Military Programs
Patriots can celebrate the bill’s decisive action against progressive ideology infiltrating our military. The legislation cuts $40 million by repealing diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and trainings throughout the Department of Defense.
The position of chief diversity officer will be eliminated, removing a key source of woke indoctrination from our fighting forces. Additionally, the bill slashes $1.6 billion in climate change-related spending, ending the misguided prioritization of environmental activism over military readiness.
Strengthening Military Readiness and Troop Support
The bill demonstrates genuine support for our service members through a 3.8% pay raise and substantial improvements to military housing and facilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s priority of acquisition reform receives primary backing through provisions designed to accelerate weapons procurement after years of industry delays.
The legislation represents “the most ambitious swing at acquisition reform,” according to lawmakers, addressing longstanding concerns about bureaucratic inefficiency hampering our defense capabilities.
Congressional Oversight and Strategic Commitments
Conservative lawmakers successfully inserted crucial oversight provisions targeting Pentagon accountability, including cuts to Hegseth’s travel budget until Congress receives unedited video of controversial Venezuelan boat strikes.
The bill maintains America’s strategic commitments by requiring 76,000 troops in Europe and 28,500 in South Korea, while authorizing $400 million annually for Ukrainian weapons manufacturing.
These provisions balance America First principles with recognition of genuine national security interests in countering Russian and Chinese aggression.
Looking Forward to Senate Passage
The legislation now advances to the Senate, where leaders are working toward passage before the holiday break. While some hard-line conservatives wanted deeper cuts to overseas commitments, this bill represents substantial progress in eliminating woke policies and strengthening military effectiveness.
The bipartisan support, combined with White House backing, signals strong prospects for final passage of this conservative-friendly defense package that prioritizes actual military readiness over progressive social engineering.
