In the opening hour of the House Armed Service Committee's marathon defense policy bill mark-up , lawmakers signed off on an amendment that would direct officials to notify congressional defense panels if they determine China's nuclear stockpile outpaces that of the United States. The amendment, one of more than two dozen included in the strategic forces subcommittee's package of measures , would specifically direct the head of U.S. Strategic Command to provide congressional notice if the number of intercontinental ballistic...
