Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Full Committee's hearing entitled, "Readying the U.S. Military for Future Warfare" "The Committee meets today to hear perspectives on the future nature of warfare. No one can predict the future with certainty. We will inevitably face surprises. ... Read More »
Washington Examiner by Travis J. Tritten | Jan 30, 2018 Rep. Vicky Hartzler is among the rising defense hawk voices in the House who have been repeating a dire warning: The U.S. military is stretched dangerously thin. The message from Hartzler, a House Armed Services subcommittee chairwoman, and other members of the panel was elevated this month by Speaker Paul Ryan, who said the U.S. has "pushed... Read More »
By Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) - The Augusta Chronicle Providing for the common defense is more than just a promise to our citizens and military. It is the foremost responsibility of the federal government, established in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Just recently, I was nominated by my colleagues to serve as the newest member of the House Armed Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of January 29 - February 2: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 "Readying the U.S. Military for Future Warfare" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Dr. Tom Mahnken President and Chief Executive Officer Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) Jim ... Read More »
By Congressman Paul Cook January 23, 2018 - Appeared on RealClearDefense Editor's Note: This is an opinion article written by Representative Paul Cook, serving California's 8th District. "No enemy in the field has done more to harm the combat readiness of our military than sequestration." – Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense This quote strikes at the heart of the damage caused by delaying and ... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of January 29 - February 2: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 "Readying the U.S. Military for Future Warfare" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Dr. Tom Mahnken Jim Thomas Principal and Co-Founder, Telemus Group Paul Scharre Senior Fellow and Director, Tec... Read More »
Today, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Fox News' Outnumbered OT to discuss the impacts that the government shutdown and expected Continuing Resolution have on the military. Read some of his concerns and watch the interview below: "For several months we've had some folks on Capitol Hill who have been willing to hold military funding hostage to some other is... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed another stopgap spending measure to fund the Federal Government: "Ending the current shutdown does not solve the funding crisis for the military. While our troops can be certain of one more paycheck before this temporary spending measure expires, Congress owes them much ... Read More »
Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) made the following statement on the need for adequate and timely military funding: "Some in Congress have held funding for our military hostage for months. First, they would not agree to fund the military unless they got the funding they wanted for certain domestic programs. Then, they would not fund the military until they got what they want on an immigratio... Read More »
This morning, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks upon the shut down of the federal government: "For some time, an agreement on government funding has been delayed because of an unrelated immigration issue. Many of us support a responsible solution for those brought to the U.S. illegally as children. But no issue, including this one, s... Read More »
Today, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made remarks on the house floor outlining the consequences for our military taking place right now under the government shutdown. Watch his remarks in full here and below: Read More »
Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) made the following comments regarding the release of the National Defense Strategy: "This National Defense Strategy is a serious and important blueprint that recognizes the complex array of threats we face, both the known and unknown, across traditional and new domains of warfare. Congress now has important work ahead of us to fully fund this strategy, giving our tr... Read More »
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled "Surface Warfare: At a Crossroads." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Ladies and gentlemen, I call this joint hearing of the Readiness and Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittees of the... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled "Surface Warfare: At a Crossroads." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "I thank the gentleman for yielding and I too want to thank Secretary Spencer and Admiral Richardso... Read More »
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled "Surface Warfare: At a Crossroads." "Ladies and gentlemen, I call this joint hearing of the Readiness and Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, to order. First, I... Read More »
