Today, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Assuring National Security Space: Investing in American Industry to End Reliance on Russian Rocket Engines": "In the first panel, we have 5 expert witnesses from industry, who represent current and potential providers of space launch and rocket pr... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the naming of conferees by Speaker Boehner (R-OH) to serve on the formal House-Senate Conference committee to resolve the differences in the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act: "I am encouraged by the manner in which we have reached the next step in this process and look forward to wo... Read More »
Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Update on Findings and Recommendations of the 2014 Department of Defense Nuclear Enterprise Review." "Nuclear deterrence remains the foundation of national security for the United States and our allies. It is also fundamental to pr... Read More »
Today, Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following statement on the Subcommittee's hearing titled, "The Counterterrorism Strategy Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL): Are We on the Right Path?" "I am pleased to welcome everyone here today for this very important hearing on the counterterrorism str... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, previews the full committee hearing titled, "Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century":"Our nuclear deterrent is the cornerstone of all of our defense efforts, as well as a foundation of international stability. For too long now we have taken it for granted — neglecting the systems, the infrastructure, and the people ... Read More »
The Washington Post By: Michèle Flournoy and Richard Fontaine on June 24, 2015 The announcement this month that 450 additional U.S. trainers and support troops will deploy to Iraq represents a modest step forward in the fight against the Islamic State. But the move by itself will not turn the tide in a faltering effort. To succeed in the president's ambition of ultimately destroying the Islamic S... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks today at the Atlantic Council. The Chairman outlined his strategy to deal with Russia and other challenges. The remarks as delivered can be read here.To watch the full remarks click here. Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (5) hearings the week of June 22-26, 2015. Wednesday June 24, 2015 "The Counterterrorism Strategy Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL): Are We on the Right Path?" Subcommittee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities (2:00 PM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: Ms. Linda... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will deliver remarks on Russia to The Atlantic Council on Tuesday. This is an open media event. WHO: Rep. Mac Thornberry WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 AM WHERE: The Atlantic Council, 1030 15th St., NW, 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. Attending Media should RSVP here. Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (5) hearings the week of June 22-26, 2015. Wednesday June 24, 2015 "The Counterterrorism Strategy Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL): Are We on the Right Path?" Subcommittee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities (2:00 PM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: Ms. Linda... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: "At a particularly perilous time in our history, it is encouraging that both the House and the Senate have passed an NDAA that contains important reforms with strong, bipartisan majorities. It is critical for ou... Read More »
Today, Chairman Randy Forbes (R-VA), of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces, made the following statement about the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Capacity of the U.S. Navy to Project Power with Large Surface Combatants:" "Earlier this year, our committee met with an outside panel of witnesses to discuss the role of surface forces in presence, deterrence and warfi... Read More »
Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, previewed tomorrow's full committee hearing titled "U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Middle East." "The Committee meets tomorrow to hear from the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 'U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Middle East.' We should acknowledge at the outset that this region is not subject... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host a press gaggle Tuesday open to credentialed media. WHO: Rep. Mac Thornberry WHEN: Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 PM WHERE: Rayburn 2216 Attending Media should RSVP to claude.chafin@mail.house.gov Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (2) hearings the week of June 15-19, 2015. Wednesday June 17, 2015 “U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Middle East” Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: The Honorable Ashton B. Carter Secretary of Defense General Martin E. Dempsey, USA Chairman, Joint Chiefs of S... Read More »
