Sen. Markey Introduces Slash the Pentagon Act to Cap Defense Spending at $750 Billion
The Slash the Pentagon Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Armed Services for review. The bill is actively moving, but no further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time.
Large cuts to the defense budget rarely pass because they lack support from both parties and usually die in committee.
A $750 billion cap represents a large cut from recent defense budgets, which could force reductions in the Pentagon's civilian workforce as the department looks for savings outside the protected health and personnel accounts.
“the amount authorized to be appropriated for the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027 is not more than $750,000,000,000.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Slash the Pentagon Act
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