Chairman Forbes' Opening Remarks Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces Chairman Forbes (R-VA), of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following statement about the hearing titled "The Role of Surface Forces in Presence, Deterrence, and Warfighting". Today the subcommittee meets to discuss the role of surface forces in presence, deterrence, and ... Read More »
Chairman Rogers' Opening Statement Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Chairman Rogers (R-AL), of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following opening remarks about the hearing titled "Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces". "Welcome to our hearing on the President's fiscal year 2016 budget request for the nuclear forces of the Department of Defense. I w... Read More »
HASC Staff Host OTR Session on NDAA Markup Logistics ****MEDIA ALERT **** The House Armed Services Committee's Majority and Minority Communications offices will host an off-the-record session for credentialed media to discuss media logistics for the FY16 NDAA markup. The briefing will cover both Subcommittee and Full Committee markup, release of legislation, and distribution of other materials. T... Read More »
Opening Statement of Chairman Turner Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces Chairman Turner (R-OH), of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following statement on the hearing titled "Update on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program". "The subcommittee meets today in open session to receive testimony on the current status of the F-35 Joint Strike Fig... Read More »
Thornberry, Smith Begin FY 2016 Defense Process Introduce "by request bill" to Start NDAA Legislation House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), took an important step this week to begin the legislative process for crafting the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, by introducing HR 1735, the "by request" version of the bill. This pro... Read More »
Update to the FY16 NDAA Markup Schedule Tactical Air Land Forces Markup Time Changed House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry released the following markup schedule below for the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The committee will meet to mark up legislation, the FY16 NDAA, which authorizes funding for military activities of the Department of Defense, for ... Read More »
Thornberry on Major General Post Correct Action in this Instance Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement in response to the results of the Inspector General of the Air Force's investigation into Major General Post. "Relieving General Post of his command is an important and correct action in this instance. Members of Congress must be able... Read More »
HASC Hearing Schedule: April 13-17 House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (5) hearings the week of April 13-17, 2015. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Member Day - National Defense Priorities from Members for the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2212 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: Members of Con... Read More »
Where is Unmanned Carrier Aviation Heading? Commentary of the Seapower Chairman March 31, 2015 - DefenseNews "What's going on with the Pentagon's longest-running drama, the Navy's Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program?" Bill Sweetman recently asked in Aviation Week. In the absence of any updates from the Pentagon, it's a question that is on the minds of many ... Read More »
Thornberry Releases the FY16 NDAA Markup Schedule House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry released the following markup schedule below for the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The committee will meet to mark up legislation, the FY16 NDAA, which authorizes funding for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, for defense ... Read More »
Thornberry Seizes the Moment Chairman Mac Thornberry's defense reform legislation and draft report are the first step towards acquisition reform in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Introduced last week, the bill encourages a continuing conversation on defense reform. The keys to Chairman Thornberry's initiative are incremental change, with a particular focus on accountabilit... Read More »
Thornberry on Egypt Maintaining That Relationship Must Be a Priority Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on renewed U.S. military support of Egypt: "We encourage the government of Egypt to continue its democratic process. But Egypt is also a strong regional ally. Maintaining that relationship must be a priority for the U.S. Prov... Read More »
Op-Ed Discusses Possibilities and Hurdles for Defense Reform Thornberry Discussion Draft a Starting Point In a bill and draft report introduced last week, Chairman Thornberry outlined his ideas for Defense Reform. The legislation is intended as a discussion draft and aims to reform the Department of Defense's acquisition system, taking the ideas generated as provisions for the forthcoming Nationa... Read More »
Chairman Turner's Opening Statement Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces "Combat Aviation Modernization Programs and the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request" Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following opening statement for today's hearing entitled "Combat Aviation Modernization Programs and the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request".... Read More »
Chairman Wilson's Opening Statement Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities "Department of Defense (DOD) Fiscal Year 2016 Science and Technology Programs: Laying the Groundwork to Maintain Technological Superiority" Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities made the following opening statement for today's hearing entitled "Department of De... Read More »
