U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, to serve as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "The election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House sends a strong message to our adversaries. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee,... Read More »
U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the capabilities of the submarine industrial base to meet the strategic objectives of the AUKUS partnership. Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today's Seapower & Projection Forces subcommittee he... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of Defense's recently announced Replicator initiative. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today's Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation subcommittee heari... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on China's growing nuclear capabilities revealed in the Department of Defense's recent report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China. "The Department of Defense's latest report makes clear that China is continuing to expand its nuclear forces, and it ... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel, received a briefing from the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding the ongoing 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC). The review, set to be completed by January 31, 2025, will focus on compensation and benefits, and military... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement thanking the hard work of the Bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States. "For the first time in history, the United States must deter two near-peer nuclear adversaries at the same time. The goal of the Strategic Posture Commission was to examine the l... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the bipartisan House briefing on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. "Over the past few days, we have seen the horrific stories, images, and videos depicting the barbarism of Hamas terrorists who attacked Israel. These inhumane acts are... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement condemning the attacks on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. "I stand with the people of Israel in the face of the cold-blooded assault that Iran-backed Hamas terrorists have launched on their home. Israel has a steadfast right to defend itself against attacks on its people, and this b... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the Biden administration's political manipulation of the permanent basing process for U.S. Space Command. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we will examine the striking irregularities in the Biden Administration's hand... Read More »
U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Quality of Life Panel, delivered the following opening remarks at a Quality of Life Panel hearing on the current state of unaccompanied military housing. Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our Members to have a productive exchange ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, are seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Ariane Tabatabai's employment with the Department of Defense and her relationship with the Iranian regime. The letter follows concerning reports that c... Read More »
U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on meritocracy in the military services: accession, promotion, and command selection. Rep. Banks' remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the Military Personnel subcommittee. Today's hearing is on "Meritocracy in the Mil... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on industry perspectives on defense innovation and deterrence. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: The subcommittee will come to order. Last week the Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, stated: "Today the... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, welcomed the appointment of core conferees, named by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve the differences in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "I'm glad to be joined by leaders of the Republican Conference for this year's NDAA ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on defense cooperation with Taiwan. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our examination of the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Specifically, we will review China's growing hostility towards Taiwan,... Read More »
