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The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bipartisan defense spending bill totaling $839 billion, aimed at military modernization and emergency preparedness, with a deadline for congressional approval set for January 30, 2026. Key allocations include $4.5 billion for hypersonic weapon systems and significant funding for the Department of the Army, which receives $157.6 billion for personnel and operations. While bipartisan support is expected, potential amendments could influence the bill's final passage.