House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) events the week of January 9-13. Thursday, January 12, 2017Consideration of General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret., for a Legal Exception for Appointment as the U.S. Secretary of Defense Full Committee (2:30 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witness:General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret. President-el... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today welcomed new Republican Members of the Committee:"The Armed Services Committee has a unique and solemn role in Congress' first responsibility, which is defending the country. I am grateful that these Members are willing to dedicate their talents to rebuilding and reforming America's Military."New Republican Members o... Read More »
Chairman Thornberry joined Fox News yesterday to discuss reports that a B-52 lost an engine during a training flight out of Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Watch the entire piece below. "We have seen a disturbing increase in accidents of all kinds and I do think you see the effects of wear and tear grow over time. Its just like your car or your house, if you don't take care of something the ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 by the President: "After overwhelming votes of bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, it is reassuring to see the President sign this year's defense bill to further reform and rebuild our milit... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Navy's latest Force Structure Assessment:"This Navy Force Structure Assessment is long-overdue, but welcome news for America's national security. A steady decline in ships corresponds to a steady decline in our capacity and capabilities. At a time when our adversaries are i... Read More »
On Thursday, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks after opening the Military Wellness Summit hosted by the Military Wellness Initiative, here on Capitol Hill:"The wellness of personnel and their families is critical to our country's military readiness. Finding new ways to boost fitness and other wellness activities by harnessing the... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the announcement of former Governor Rick Perry as the next Secretary of Energy:"I look forward to working with Governor Perry as the Secretary of Energy. Much of DoE’s budget and responsibility is focused on maintaining our nuclear deterrent. We are in a critical time when there is much wo... Read More »
By: Robert J. Samuelson, Washington PostExcerpts below, click here for the full piece."Any reporter who’s written about the federal budget knows that there’s a surefire solution to every problem. It’s called 'fraud, waste and abuse.' You want to end budget deficits? Just eliminate all the 'fraud, waste and abuse'/ in the $4 trillion budget. The same is true for cutting taxes or raising spending. A... Read More »
–Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 with a 92-7 vote. The NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy: “Wit... Read More »
The 1:45pm press conference with Senator McCain and Rep. Thornberry is canceled due to votes. WHO: CANCELED: Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee WHAT: CANCELED: Press Conference on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 WHERE: CANCELED: Senate Radio/TV Gallery, S-... Read More »
The Chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees will hold a press conference following the Senate vote on the FY17 NDAA in the Senate Radio/TV Gallery (S-325) at 1:45 p.m. EST today. WHAT: Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee WHEN: TODAY, December 8, 1:45PM WHERE: S-325/... Read More »
Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the hearing titled “Oversight Review of the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program.” For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here."Good afternoon. I’d like to extend a warm thank-you to our witness... Read More »
