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White House Supports HASC’s NDAA, But Opposes Virginia-Class Sub Add, GOP Policy Measures

White House Supports HASC’s NDAA, But Opposes Virginia-Class Sub Add, GOP Policy Measures
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division conducted and completed initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) in February 2024. (Photo: HII)

The White House on Tuesday said it “strongly supports” the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the next defense policy bill, while noting its opposition to the legislation’s support for adding a second Virginia-class attack submarine and the inclusion of several GOP policy provisions. As the House is expected to begin considering the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, the Biden administration has outlined its concerns but did not include a threat to veto the bill…

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