DOD's $150B reconciliation spending plan expected in September

By Tony Bertuca / August 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Defense Department has told the House and Senate Armed Services committees to expects its reconciliation spending plan in September, missing an Aug. 22 deadline set by lawmakers after they sent the Pentagon detailed " guidance tables " intended to show congressional intent for how the funds should be used. Though the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, multiple congressional sources said DOD told lawmakers the government’s plan would arrive next month, possibly the first week...

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