President Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act Into Law

President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, marking a historic day for the U.S. Armed Forces. The $738 billion bill includes the creation of the Space Force within the Air Force, emphasizing the importance of American superiority in space. It also introduces 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers, a first in U.S. history, and provides a 3.1% pay raise for military personnel. Additionally, it revokes a policy that prevented some Gold Star families from receiving full survivor benefits.

What percentage pay raise is included for military personnel in the bill?

What policy does the bill revoke concerning Gold Star families?