DoD would see a big budget boost, military justice overhaul under Senate proposal
Leo Shane III and Valerie Insinna
Senate Armed Services officials on Thursday unveiled plans for a $740 billion defense authorization bill which includes billions more in equipment purchases than the White House requested and a massive change in how serious crimes are handled by military officials.
The measure also for the first time would require women to register for the possibility of future military drafts and boosts parental leave to 12 weeks for all service members after the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child.
“[This bill] provides for military families while strengthening America’s industrial base and the workers who contribute to our national security,” committee Chairman Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said in a statement.
“This year’s markup provides our troops and Defense Department civilians with a well-deserved pay raise, as well as new tools and reforms to protect the health and well-being of our servicemen and women and their families.”
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/07/22/dod-would-see-a-big-budget-boost-military-justice-overhaul-under-senate-proposal/
