U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing to receive testimony from members of Congress on their national defense priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to the House Armed... Read More »
NATO's Got a New Backbone By Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) May 12, 2023 Foreign Policy The NATO alliance is more relevant than ever before, but the threats facing the coalition are quite different than at the time of its founding. The strongest, most successful alliances, however, are those that can adapt to change, and after 14 months of supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia's brutal invasio... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on postponing the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). "Providing for our nation's defense is the most important responsibility that Congress has been tasked with under the U.S. Constitution. I look forward to beginning the FY24 ND... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the full committee and subcommittee markup schedule for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Thursday, May 11, 2023 Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00am ET (Rayburn... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Navy's Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we complete our FY24 budget and posture hearings with the Department of the Navy. I want to thank the Ranking Member and all the Members ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on how the Defense Intelligence Enterprise synchronizes intelligence efforts across the community with a focus on strategic competition and countering the Peoples Republic of China. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Today's h... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Air Force's Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our FY24 budget hearings with the Department of the Air Force. I thank our witnesses for being here and for their servic... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration's announcement on cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea on nuclear deterrence. "President Biden came into office promising to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in the world amid the most complex security environment in decades. As China and Ru... Read More »
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on Army modernization plans and investment programs for combat and tactical vehicles, artillery and long range fires programs, individual soldier equipment, ammunition and munitions including tactical missiles, as well as combat service support sys... Read More »
U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on FY24 national security space programs. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to welcome the witnesses to today's hearing. We have Dr. John Plumb, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy back before the subcommittee. John... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank our witnesses for being here and for their service to our nation. It's been over a year since Putin launched his illegal an... Read More »
U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL), Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the current state of military readiness and how the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request will support military training, weapon systems maintenance, and efforts to meet full spectrum readiness requirements in alignment with the National Defense Strategy. Rep. Waltz's... Read More »
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 rotary wing aviation budget request. Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the subcommittee, and representatives from the Department of Defense, I want to welcome eve... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Army Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our FY24 budget hearings with the U.S. Army. I thank our witnesses for being here and for their service to our nation. General,... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pressing the Department of Defense for accountability and answers regarding the unauthorized disclosure of classified materials. In the letter, the Chairmen wrote, "We mu... Read More »
