Press Releases

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 »

Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following statement on Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter's announcement that he will open all combat jobs to women. "Our first priority must be to ensuring the safety and security of our troops and of Americans here at home. This must be the foundation of… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today responded to revelations disclosed by the Wall Street Journal about the cost of closing the detention center at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). According to the Journal, President Obama rejected a recent proposal by the Department of Defense to close GTMO because the cost – over half a billion dollars in the… Read more »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (3) hearings the week of December 8-11, 2015. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 “Prompt Global Strike: American and Foreign Developments” Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (2:00 PM – 2212 Rayburn – Open) Witnesses: General C. Robert Kehler, USAF (ret.) Former… Read more »