Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement regarding the spending agreement:"It is good that the defense needs in this measure do not appear to be tied to any other issue. For too long, some in both parties have attempted to use our military as leverage to pursue other political objectives. Our defense needs should stand on their... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off-camera press gaggle Tuesday that will be open to Capitol Hill credentialed media. WHO: Rep. Mac Thornberry WHEN: Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 10:15AM WHERE: Rayburn 2212Attending 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 four (4) events the week of May 1-5. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 UPDATE: Three Decades Later: A Review and Assessment of Our Special Operations Forces 30-Years After the Creation of U.S. Special Operations Command Subcommittee On Emerging Threats and Capabilities (Open to the Full Committee) (10:00 AM ... 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 "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury – Clinical and Research Program Assessment." "Good afternoon and welcome. Today the subcommittee will hear from the Department of Defense and th... Read More »
Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the hearing titled "Creating a Flexible and Effective Information Technology Management and Acquisition System: Elements for Success in a Rapidly Changing Landscape." "I'd like to welcome everyone to this hearing of th... 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, "Military Assessment of the Security Challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region." "No one needs reminding of the escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Recent weeks have witnessed intentionally provocative words and act... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) events the week of May 1-5.Tuesday, May 2, 2017"Fiscal Year 2018 Priorities and Posture of Missile Defeat Programs and Activities" Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (2:00 PM – 2212 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: General Lori Robinson Commander U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerosp... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of April 24-28.Wednesday, April 26, 2017"Military Assessment of the Security Challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Admiral Harry Harris Jr., USN Commander, U.S. Pacific Command "Creating a Flexible and Effe... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring five (5) events the week of April 24-28.Wednesday, April 26, 2017"Military Assessment of the Security Challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region" Full Committee (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Admiral Harry Harris Jr., USN Commander, U.S. Pacific Command "Creating a Flexible and Effe... Read More »
By: Leo Shane III, Military Times, April 17, 2017 Heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula underscore the need for an increased military presence there and worldwide, according to the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.In an appearance on Fox News on Sunday, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent military actions "erratic" and said adding U.S. ... Read More »
Yesterday, Rep Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Chris Wallace and Fox News Sunday. Watch the exclusive interview below: Read More »
Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) will appear on... "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" SUNDAY on Fox News at 2 PM ET. Read More »
Tonight, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. military strikes in Syria: "I support the President's decision to take military action in Syria. My hope is that this action will help deter future atrocities by the Assad regime." Read More »
On Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee heard from the Service Chiefs on the "Damage to the Military from a Continuing Resolution." Below are excerpts from some of the stories identifying critical readiness shortfalls: Congress' failure to budget is "malpractice": Warning that the "world is more dangerous by the day," the Army Chief of Staff said Congress' failure to pass a budget is "pro... Read More »
