The Slash the Pentagon Act would limit the Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2027 to a maximum of $750 billion. This cap would apply to the overall national defense budget, though it includes protections for military healthcare and personnel accounts, which would not face reductions. The bill, introduced in June 2026, would require the Secretary of Defense to absorb any necessary budget cuts from other defense spending areas rather than from military health programs or personnel costs. The legislation affects defense contractors, military installations, and weapons programs that would experience reduced funding under this spending limit. The bill was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee for consideration.
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