Senate Passes $895 Billion Defense Authorization Bill

The Senate’s passage of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act moves the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Nov. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Senate passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Dec. 18, bringing the $895.2 billion bill one step closer to becoming law.

The 85–14 Senate vote came one week after the House passed the military budget measure. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk.