Lawmakers compress summer schedule to tackle defense, VA funding, and appropriations; negotiations may extend until after Nov elections.

Lawmakers face a compressed summer schedule, tackling tasks such as the annual defense authorization bill, VA funding for FY 2025, and military appropriations measures. With only 3 weeks of legislative work between Jul 1 and early September, Congress may negotiate measures behind the scenes and postpone final votes until after the Nov elections. Department officials and experts will testify on defense, veterans, and international affairs.

June 24, 2024
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