STR Subcommittee Hearing: FY27 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 03:00 | Rayburn 2212

Subcommittee members will receive an update on the U.S. nuclear weapon and warhead modernization and sustainment plans, as well as the associated policies and priorities.

Opening Statement:

Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chairman Scott DesJarlais

Witnesses:

The Honorable Brandon Williams

Under Secretary for Nuclear Security

United States Department of Energy

The Honorable Dr. Robert Kadlec

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs

Office of the Secretary of Defense

General Dale White

Direct Report Portfolio Manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr.

Director, Strategic Systems Programs

United States Navy

Lieutenant General Andrew Gebara

Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration

United States Air Force

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