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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at dusk after the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the region on June 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

House Defense Modernization Caucus pushes authority and acquisition reforms for fiscal 2026

The caucus secured multiple provisions in the HASC draft of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026.

Jul 28, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The House Defense Modernization Caucus gathers for its first official event in the 119th Congress. (Photo source: Office of Rep. Pat Ryan)

House defense modernization caucus eyes ‘constructively disruptive’ reforms at DOD

Defense leaders and lawmakers are eyeing major acquisition reforms, bureaucratic fixes and new funding flexibilities for emerging tech.

Mar 4, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 19, 2018: A stone version of the Great Seal of the United States embellishes the exterior of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Lawmakers launching new Defense Modernization Caucus

The bipartisan caucus will be focused on championing policy and funding priorities.

Mar 21, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 13: Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) speaks during a press conference for the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force on June 13, 2023 outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

DOD might not be on track to enable joint integration ‘urgently required’ for JADC2, House panel warns

Congress wants an update on the DOD’s efforts to create a joint data integration layer.

Jun 26, 2023 By Brandi Vincent