Senate Moves FY 2027 NDAA Forward Amid Larger Uncertainty

Why Read: The Senate Armed Services Committee reported its version of the FY 2027 NDAA on June 11, matching the House bill’s $1.15 trillion topline and including direct support language – sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly (AZ) – directing DOD to survey existing EMSO courseware and report curriculum integration recommendations to Congress by December 31, 2027. Because the provision was included as DRL in both chambers’ bills, it does not need to survive conference committee negotiation. The House is scheduled to vote on H.R. 8800 on July 2, while the Senate has not yet set a timeline to take up its version. Read the full article on JEDOnline.com.