Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Rep. Diane Black (R-TN), Chairwoman of the House Budget Committee, will tour Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Tuesday, Mar. 7. The representatives will focus on military readiness and the impacts repeated cuts to DoD budgets are having on the facilities across the installation, as well as impac... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Overview of Military Review Board Agencies." "I want to welcome everyone to the first hearing of the Military Personnel Subcommittee in the 115th Congress. I wish to congratulate the new and returning m... Read More »
Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks after the subcommittee's classified Cyber Operations Quarterly update:"Today, the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee received its regular, classified Cyber Operations Quarterly update. While this was chaired by the subcommittee, the briefing was open to all... Read More »
Today, Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "U.S. Ground Force Capability and Modernization Challenges in Eastern Europe." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Today we will receive testimony on the operational and strat... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled, "Cyber Warfare in the 21st Century: Threats, Challenges and Opportunities." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here."The Committee meets today to explore 'Cyber Warfare in the 21st Century: Threat... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring five (5) events the week of March 6-10.Wednesday, March 8, 2017"Military Assessment of Nuclear Deterrence Requirements" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: General Paul Selva, USAF Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Hyten, USAF Commander U.S. Strategic Comman... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off camera press gaggle Wednesday that will be open to Capitol Hill credentialed media. WHO: Rep. Mac Thornberry WHEN: Wednesday, March 1, 2016, 1:00 PM or immediately following the conclusion of the 10 AM full committee hearing WHERE: Rayburn 2212Attending media please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. 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 "Department of Defense Inspector General Report 'Investigation on Allegations Relating to USCENTCOM Intelligence Products." For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here."I am delighted t... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following comments in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to offer a $603 billion budget for defense:"Over the course of the Obama Administration, our military funding was cut 20 percent while the world grew more dangerous. While we cannot repair all of the damage done by those cuts in a... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of February 27 - March 3. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 "Hearing on Department of Defense Inspector General Report 'Investigation on Allegations Relating to USCENTCOM Intelligence Products" Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations (3:30 PM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks on the naming of Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as the President's National Security Advisor: "General H.R. McMaster is tremendously respected and admired as someone who is willing to look at things afresh and to make changes where needed. He has the ability to make an outstanding National Securi... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced Subcommittee Vice Chairs for the 115th Congress. Appointing the Vice Chairs, Thornberry said:"The world remains a dangerous place with threats increasing in every theater. Ensuring that our troops are the best-trained, best-equipped, and best-supported is even more critical this year. I am encouraged by the... Read More »
Today, Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Military Services 5th Generation Tactical Aircraft Challenges and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Update." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "The subcommittee meets today ... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off camera press gaggle Thursday that will be open to Capitol Hill credentialed media. Today's gaggle will be postponed until tomorrow. WHO: Rep. Mac ThornberryWHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2016, 1:30 PMWHERE: 2118 RayburnAttending media please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. Read More »
