Press Releases

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the Committee’s report on the illegal transfer of 5 Taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). The entire report can be read here. The Chairman made the following remarks upon its… Read more »

The House Armed Services Committee will have no public events during the week of December 14-18. Read more »

Today, Rep. Joseph Heck (R-NV), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Concurrent Receipt of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC):" "We are here today to hear from military and veterans service organizations on the significant policy and financial… Read more »

Today, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following opening statement on the hearing, "Game Changing Innovations and the Future of Surface Warfare :" "Today the subcommittee meets to discuss innovations that could 'change the game' for the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet. Joining us today are two… Read more »

Today, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks on the hearing titled “Prompt Global Strike: American and Foreign Developments:” "I call this hearing of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee to order and I welcome our panel of distinguished guests to our hearing “Prompt Global Strike:… Read more »

Today, Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will hold a press conference with His Excellency Ambassador Pinzon of Colombia to discuss the lessons learned from Plan Columbia and the way ahead. WHO: Reps. Byrne & Gallego and His Excellency Ambassador Pinzon WHEN: Monday, December 7, 2015 - 4:15 PM WHERE: Rayburn 2212Attending Media should RSVP to… Read more »

Tonight, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement in response to President Obama's address to the nation: "The President's speech was an attempt to shore up the eroding confidence that Americans have in his terrorism policy. What we need is not a political sales job but serious, sustained action. The marginal… Read more »

Today, Rep. Joseph Heck (R-NV), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Stakeholder Views on Military Healthcare Reform:" "This hearing is a part of the committee’s on-going project to comprehensively review the current state of the Military Health System and military healthcare, and… Read more »

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Chairmen of the Armed Services Committees, made the following statement upon the announcement by the Department of Defense to open combat positions in the U.S. military to women: "Secretary Carter's decision to open combat positions to women will have a consequential impact on our service members and our… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Effects of Reduced Infrastructure and Base Operating Support Investments on Readiness:" "Good morning. Thank you all for being here today for our Readiness hearing on the 'Effects of Reduced Infrastructure and Base Operating… Read more »