The Senate Armed Services Committee will aim to mark up its version of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act the week of May 20, Politico reported.
The tentative plan means the Senate panel will consider the annual defense policy legislation in advance of the House Armed Services Committee, which would be unusual in the annual defense authorization process.
Snap of the Week
Naval Academy plebes climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen’s freshman year. The class of 2027 completed the climb in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey