Washington, July 23 -- The US House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 22, narrowly approved a USD 1.15 trillion annual defence policy bill that would broaden defence technology cooperation between the United States and Israel, as lawmakers remained divided over military spending and the ongoing Iran war.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House by a 216-212 vote, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support while seven Republicans opposed the measure. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where lawmakers must reconcile the House and Senate versions before it can be sent to President Donald Trump.

Section 219 of the legislation would require the Pentagon to appoint an executive agent to oversee the Unite...