Senate Advances Record NDAA, Trump Signs Into Law
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Washington: The U.S. Senate voted 77-20 on Dec 17 to advance the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing roughly US$901 billion, a 4% troop pay raise, and measures to bolster European security while restricting certain China-linked biotech and outbound investments; President Trump signed the law this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. House passed its version of the fiscal 2026 NDAA earlier in December.
- 2. Dec 17: U.S. Senate voted 77-20 to advance the NDAA compromise.
- 3. Media reports indicated the bill authorized approximately US$901 billion and a 4% troop pay raise.
- 4. Nikkei Asia reported new restrictions on Chinese biotech collaboration and limits on outbound investments.
- 5. Dec 18–19: President Trump signed the NDAA into law; White House announced signing.
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