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DemocratBill · S. 4799· Senate(119-S-4799)

Slash the Pentagon Act

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
6/16/2026
Last activity
6/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Slash the Pentagon Act". It aims to limit the amount of money that can be appropriated for the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027. Specifically, it sets a cap of $750,000,000,000.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+10

    The primary purpose of the bill is to cap and reduce the national defense budget.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+8

    The bill explicitly caps the national defense budget at $750 billion.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+7

    Implementing a hard cap on a major budget area promotes fiscal discipline.

The opposite· 3 of 11

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-4

    Budget caps may lead to reduced investment in emerging cybersecurity capabilities.

  • Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?-4

    A total budget cap may restrict funds available for counter-terrorism operations.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Defense contractors and business owners in the defense sector may see reduced revenue.