Jackson: It’s Critical We Provide SOCOM with the Resources They Need

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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 challenges and resource priorities for U.S. Special Operations for Fiscal Year 2026.   Rep. Jackson’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   Today we will hear from our witnesses on “U.S.…

DesJarlais: Our Adversaries Are Accelerating Their Challenges to Our Strategic Forces

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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 the posture of the Strategic Forces in Fiscal Year 2026.    Rep. DesJarlais' remarks as prepared for delivery:   Good afternoon and welcome to the Strategic Forces subcommittee’s first hearing of the…

Fallon: Servicemembers Should Have Access to Adequate Meals

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on issues and solutions regarding military food programs.    Rep. Fallon’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the Military Personnel…

Bacon: It’s Important for DoD to Catalyze R&D in Biotech

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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 final report of the National Security Commission for Emerging Biotechnology.   Rep. Bacon’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   Thank you all for joining us today for a…

Rogers: Border Security is National Security

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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 U.S. military posture and national security challenges in…

Kelly: We Need a Bold and Comprehensive Commitment to Shipbuilding

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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 opening remarks at a hearing on the state of U.S. shipbuilding.   Rep. Kelly’s remarks as prepared for delivery:    Good morning and welcome everyone to the first hearing for the Seapower and Projection Forces…

Rogers: We Cannot Prevail Without a Ready, Strong, and Adaptable Industrial Base

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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 strengthening America’s defense industrial base, workforce, and production lines to deter war.   Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:   In our first hearing this Congress, we examined the complex and…