Budget
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BudgetHASC Chair: More Funding for DoD Should Not Be Priority in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bills
The next COVID-19-related stimulus packages that Congress considers should prioritize public health efforts, rather than the Defense Department, the top House Armed Services Committee Democrat said April 29. Lawmakers are […]
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AnalysisAnalysts: Defense Downturn Looming, Wave of Company Consolidation on Horizon
The national defense budget is likely to see a significant reduction within the next two years, both as a long-term effect of the COVID-19 coronavirus and in response to the […]
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SpaceFirst ‘Standalone’ Space Force Budget Coming in FY ‘22
The first budget crafted and developed by personnel assigned to the U.S. Space Force will be included in the fiscal year 2022 budget request, the service’s number-two officer said April […]
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COVID-19Congress to Remain on Recess Through Early May
Both chambers of Congress will remain on recess later than scheduled, returning no earlier than May 4, lawmakers said April 14. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced the […]
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BudgetPentagon Adjusts FY ‘22 Budget Reviews To Allow More Personnel To Work From Home During Pandemic
The Pentagon has adjusted its upcoming budget review process to allow personnel to more easily work from home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, requiring services to only submit details on […]
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BudgetHASC Chair: Committee Moving Forward with NDAA, Bill Passage Not Likely Before FY ‘21
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) will continue to work on building its version of the fiscal year 2021 defense authorization bill throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but a final bill […]
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BudgetSDA Soliciting Bids for First 20 Satellites in Mesh Network; Final RFP Expected in May
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has released its first request for proposals (RFP) for companies to build up to 20 satellites for an initial space-based sensor constellation to be fielded […]
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BudgetHASC Announces FY ’21 NDAA Markup Delayed Due to COVID-19
The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup will be delayed as the United States issues more guidelines to counter the COVID-19 pandemic. HASC Chairman […]
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BudgetSenate Passes $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Bill, Includes Billions for DoD and Defense Industry
The Senate unanimously passed a bill March 25 that would provide over $2 trillion in new resources to combat the health and economic impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, […]
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BudgetSASC Transitions to ‘Paper Hearings’ During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s future hearings will consist of written responses submitted to the committee within one week of the hearing date as lawmakers work to adhere to government […]