The legislation also authorizes -- in two paragraphs of the more than 1,000-page bill -- President Donald Trump's request to hold a military parade in the nation's capital to honor veterans. The Pentagon would also have discretion in determining "the participation of military units" that can perform in the parade. Language in the bill would prohibit the use of motorized vehicles, aviation platforms, or operational military units if the secretary finds that using such resources would affect their readiness. Still, language over the parade in the bill sparked some debate during the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the legislation. The Senate is also working on a defense authorization bill, and the two chambers are expected to go to conference to hash on the differences.

Source: CNN May 24, 2018 21:33 UTC