House Armed Services Committee Working on $600B+ Defense Bill

Want to address issues from sexual assault to the war in Afghanistan

Lawmakers outraged by sexual assaults in the military are moving swiftly to address the problem, tackling legislation that would strip commanders of their authority to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.

The House Armed Services Committee began consideration on Wednesday of a sweeping, $638 billion defense policy bill for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Debate over numerous provisions on sexual assault, the war in Afghanistan, missile defense and the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were expected throughout the day. A final panel vote is likely after midnight.

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