President Biden has signed into law this year’s annual defense policy bill despite his opposition to a Republican-led measure included in the bill that repeals the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members, a rule put in place under his administration.
Mr. Biden, who signed the bill with little fanfare Friday, touted the crucial benefits for service members and critical Pentagon authorities contained in the $847 billion National Defense Authorization Act, but noted his concern for several provisions outlined in the bill.
The final bill, which historically has come with a string of policy riders, includes a 4.