The House has approved a sweeping defense policy bill authorizing over $900 billion in discretionary spending for the Pentagon in the upcoming fiscal year. The legislation, which now moves to the Senate, includes measures to compel the Defense Secretary to release unedited video footage and orders related to controversial strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats from Venezuela. Lawmakers remain divided after viewing unreleased footage of a particularly contentious strike, with some calling for greater scrutiny. The bill also repeals longstanding authorizations for military force in the Middle East, supports multiyear contracts for critical munitions, and requires reports on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. The White House has voiced support for the bill and indicated the President will sign it.