Yesterday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hosted a closed subcommittee roundtable on artificial intelligence with subject matter experts and industry leaders. The roundtable continues Congresswoman Stefanik's advocacy for increased investment and stronger Department of Defense oversight of artificial intelligen... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of June 25-29: Thursday, June 28, 2018 "Army and Marine Corps Depot Policy Issues and Infrastructure Concerns" Subcommittee on Readiness (8:30 AM - 2212 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Lieutenant General Aundre Piggee Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 U.S. Army Brigadier General Josep... 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 hearing titled "Aviation Mishap Prevention – A Progress Report." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Good afternoon. The subcommittee will come to order. I welcome each of you to this hearing of the Readiness Subc... Read More »
Today, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Committee's hearing titled "Military Technology Transfers: Threats, Impacts, and Solutions for the Department of Defense. For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "In his January 19, 2018, remarks on the National Defense Strategy, Secretary Mattis warned ... 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 joint hearing titled "Military Health System Reform: Pain Management, Opioids Prescription Management and Reporting Transparency." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "I want to welcome everyone to the M... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of June 18-22: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 "Military Health System Reform: Pain Management, Opioids Prescription Management and Reporting Transparency " Subcommittee on Military Personnel (3:30 PM - 2212 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, USN Director D... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of June 18-22: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 "Military Health System Reform: Pain Management, Opioids Prescription Management and Reporting Transparency " Subcommittee on Military Personnel (3:30 PM - 2212 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, USN Director D... 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 hearing titled "United States Navy and United States Air Force Depot Policy Issues and Infrastructure Concerns." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "I want to welcome you to this morning's hearing, and I would lik... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mike 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 "Department of Defense Aviation Safety Mishap Review and Oversight Process." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "The subcommittee meets today to receive testimony on the Departme... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of June 18-22: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 "Military Health System Reform: Pain Management, Opioids Prescription Management and Reporting Transparency " Subcommittee on Military Personnel (3:30 PM - 2212 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, USN Director D... Read More »
On Wednesday, June 13th, Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off-camera press gaggle for Capitol Hill credentialed reporters. For those reporters planning to attend, please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. WHO: Chairman Mac Thornberry WHAT: Press Gaggle WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 2:00 PM WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building 2216 Read More »
Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks regarding the summit with North Korea: "It is perfectly reasonable to hope that we are seeing the beginning of a process that will lead to a complete, permanent, verifiable end to North Korea's nuclear capabilities. It is also perfectly reasonable be skeptical of North Korea's intentions, given... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of June 11-15: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 "Department of Defense Aviation Safety Mishap Review and Oversight Process"Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces(10:00 AM - 2212 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Brigadier General David J. Francis, USA Commanding General U.S. Army ... Read More »
SINGAPORE - A congressional delegation led by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and including Reps Mike Conaway (R-TX), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH), concluded their travels in the Indo-Pacific region by attending the Shanghai-La Dialogue, a regional security conference in Singapore. The delegation met with US S... Read More »
MANILA - A Congressional Delegation led by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and including Reps Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) and Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) today concluded a two-day visit to the Philippines. During their visit, the delegation met with Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Carlito Galvez and Undersecretary for ... Read More »
