From Congressman Steve Buyer’s perspective, the recent get together he had with representatives of four veterans’ service organizations produced a “good and positive session.” The Indiana Republican acknowledged, though, that the parties “did not agree on all topics.” VSOs and even some other lawmakers have criticized Buyer for changing the timing of their testimony on the budget for Veterans Affairs. Buyer, who is chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, met with The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US, Disabled Veterans of America, and AMVETS.
The rate of building B-21 bombers would speed up if the fiscal 2026 defense budget passes. But it remains unclear how much capacity would be added, and whether the Air Force would simply build the bombers faster, or buy more.
