Here's where each of the services stand. After weeks of disagreement, lawmakers will introduce legislation to repeal changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program. A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want. A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024. Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps. All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night. Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024. Load More