Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the markup entitled "H.R. 393 - To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces." For markup documents and to... Read More »
January 11, 2017, marks the tenth anniversary of China's test of an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile against their own weather satellite. On that date in 2007, China provocatively demonstrated their ability to attack satellites in a domain long perceived as "sanctuary". This action received strong international condemnation and placed the United States and its Allies on notice that our reliance on sp... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of January 9-13. Thursday, January 12, 2017HASC Organizational Meeting for the 115th Congress Full Committee (2:00 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) Committee Markup of H.R. 393 - To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense w... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the Members who will lead the committee's subcommittees in the 115th Congress. In making this announcement, Thornberry commented, "Our country faces an increasingly dangerous and complex world. We have a lot to do to strengthen our military, support the men and women who serve, and help all Americans be safer and more s... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of January 9-13. Thursday, January 12, 2017HASC Organizational Meeting for the 115th Congress Full Committee (1:00 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) CANCELLED - Consideration of General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret., for a Legal Exception for Appointment as the U.S. Secretary of De... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) events the week of January 9-13. Thursday, January 12, 2017HASC Organizational Meeting for the 115th Congress Full Committee (1:00 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) Consideration of General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret., for a Legal Exception for Appointment as the U.S. Secretary of Defense Full... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) events the week of January 9-13. Thursday, January 12, 2017Consideration of General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret., for a Legal Exception for Appointment as the U.S. Secretary of Defense Full Committee (2:30 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witness:General James N. Mattis, USMC, Ret. President-el... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today welcomed new Republican Members of the Committee:"The Armed Services Committee has a unique and solemn role in Congress' first responsibility, which is defending the country. I am grateful that these Members are willing to dedicate their talents to rebuilding and reforming America's Military."New Republican Members o... Read More »
Chairman Thornberry joined Fox News yesterday to discuss reports that a B-52 lost an engine during a training flight out of Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Watch the entire piece below. "We have seen a disturbing increase in accidents of all kinds and I do think you see the effects of wear and tear grow over time. Its just like your car or your house, if you don't take care of something the ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017 by the President: "After overwhelming votes of bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, it is reassuring to see the President sign this year's defense bill to further reform and rebuild our milit... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Navy's latest Force Structure Assessment:"This Navy Force Structure Assessment is long-overdue, but welcome news for America's national security. A steady decline in ships corresponds to a steady decline in our capacity and capabilities. At a time when our adversaries are i... Read More »
On Thursday, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks after opening the Military Wellness Summit hosted by the Military Wellness Initiative, here on Capitol Hill:"The wellness of personnel and their families is critical to our country's military readiness. Finding new ways to boost fitness and other wellness activities by harnessing the... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the announcement of former Governor Rick Perry as the next Secretary of Energy:"I look forward to working with Governor Perry as the Secretary of Energy. Much of DoE’s budget and responsibility is focused on maintaining our nuclear deterrent. We are in a critical time when there is much wo... Read More »
