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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 »

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following statement after a classified briefing on recent Counterterrorism Operations, including the recent operation in Yemen: "Today, the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee received its regular, full update on recent Counterterrorism Operations conducted by the Department of Defe... 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: TBDAttending media please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. Read More »

Today, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX) discussed Russian INF treaty violations that stem back to the Obama Administration as well as recent Russian aggression with Fox News. To watch the interview click below: "Any time you don't stand up to aggression it will get worse. We started warning the Obama administration about this missile since 2012... They didn't ever do very much...If you don't do very muc... Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry today announced the final majority members who will lead and serve on subcommittees for the 115th Congress. Below are the members for the subcommittees in the 115th Congress: Emerging Threats and Capabilities Ms. Stefanik, Chairwoman Mr. Shuster Dr. Wenstrup Dr. Abraham Ms. Cheney Mr. Wilson Mr. LoBiondo Mr. Franks Mr. Lamborn Mr. Scott Milit... Read More »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the New York Times report that Russia has deployed potentially nuclear-armed cruise missiles, the mere possession of which would be Russia's second violation of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: "These reports, if true, are disturbing but not surprising. Congress repeatedly... Read More »

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing on "The Evolving Threat of Terrorism and Effective Counterterrorism Strategies." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here."Following our hearings on the state of the world security environment and the state of the ... Read More »

The Congressional Budget Office today released a report projecting the costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces from 2017 to 2026. Calling "nuclear weapons the "cornerstone of U.S. national security since they were developed," the report highlights the fact that "current nuclear forces are reaching the end of their service life," making a compelling case for investment in modernization efforts. The report als... 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 ThornberryWHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 2016, 4:45 PMWHERE: Rayburn 2216Attending media please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of February 13-17. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 "The Evolving Threat of Terrorism and Effective Counterterrorism Strategies" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Professor Bruce Hoffman Director, Center for Security Studies and Director Security Studie... Read More »

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled "The State of the Military." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here."Last week, the Committee held classified and unclassified sessions on the ‘State of the World,' or more accurately, the state of the w... Read More »

Today, the House Armed Services Committee heard from the Service Vice Chiefs on the "State of the Military." To watch the hearing or read testimony click here. Below are excerpts from some of the stories identifying critical readiness shortfalls: Outranged, Outgunned, Outdated: Gen. Daniel Allyn, Army vice chief of staff of the Army, said the service is "outranged, outgunned, outdated" and -- unde... Read More »