The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that automatically registers 18- to 26-year-old men for selective service as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
The NDAA authorized $895.2 billion in military spending, an increase of $9 billion from fiscal 2024. The largest-ever military pay raise in history was also included, with almost a 20% increase for junior enlisted troops and a 4.5% increase for others.
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