Rogers: We Must Equip Our Soldiers for Tomorrow's Fight Today

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the posture of the Department of the Army for Fiscal Year 2026.  Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I welcome our witnesses and thank them both for their service to our nation.  Today,…

Kelly: We Must Restore Confidence in America’s Defense Industry

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the posture of the Department of the Navy for Fiscal Year 2026.  Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, everyone, for being here today to discuss the Department of the Navy’s posture for…

Bacon: The U.S. Is Already in a Cyber War—It’s Time to Start Acting Like It

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the review of the Department of Defense's cyber posture for Fiscal Year 2026.  Stream the hearing here. Rep. Bacon's opening remarks as prepared for delivery:  Good…

Jackson: U.S. Must Strengthen the Defense Intelligence Enterprise to Swiftly Counter the CCP and Global Threats

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the posture of the defense intelligence enterprise. Rep. Jackson's opening remarks as prepared for delivery:  Today, we will hear from our witnesses on the Defense Intelligence Enterprise,…

DesJarlais: Modernizing Space Acquisition Is Essential to Deterring the CCP

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered the following remarks at a Strategic Forces subcommittee hearing on the activities of national security space programs.  Rep. DesJarlais' opening remarks as prepared for delivery:  The Strategic Forces subcommittee meets today to receive…

Bergman: Outdated Construction Policies Are Draining Billions From Military Readiness

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Tags: Readiness

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a Readiness subcommittee hearing on an energy, installations, and environment update.  Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Before a single shot is fired or a plane takes off, readiness is built – or broken – in the…

Opening Statement from Rep. Bacon at Hearing on the Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Posture of the Department of Defense

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing on the posture of information technology and artificial intelligence of the Department of Defense.  Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning everyone, and…

DesJarlais: We Must Adapt Our Nuclear Strategy to Meet Growing Threats

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on nuclear forces and atomic energy defense activities programmatic updates.  Rep. DesJarlais remarks as prepared for delivery: The Strategic Forces subcommittee meets today to receive testimony on the…

Kelly: Fleet Modernization Is Non-Negotiable in This Threat Environment

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on Air Force projection forces aviation programs and capabilities.  Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank everyone for being here today as we convene this important hearing to discuss the…

Bergman: We Must Rebuild Our Military Readiness to Deter Conflict in the Indo-Pacific

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U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a Readiness subcommittee hearing on the current state of military readiness in Fiscal Year 2026. Stream the hearing here.  Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank all of our witnesses for being here today to discuss the current state…