Rogers: Weakness will Not Deter Our Adversaries

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement expressing his concern that President Biden's weakness has led to continued aggression by Iranian proxies in the Middle East. "Since October 17, U.S. forces in the Middle East have been attacked over 100 times and commercial sea lanes have been continually disrupted by…

Rogers Applauds House Passage of Fy24 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement applauding the House passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Our nation faces unprecedented threats – the National Defense Authorization Act has never been more vital. With today's passage of the FY24 NDAA, Congress has sent a strong…

Banks Opening Statement at Hearing on Perceptions of the U.S. Military

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U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on perceptions of the military across the media landscape, and how the military services are adapting to generational, societal, and cultural shifts with messaging, advertising, and other efforts to sustain the All-Volunteer Force and increase trust…

Wittman Opening Statement at Hearing on F-35 Acquisition

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U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on an update on the F-35 acquisition program. Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I welcome everyone to our last subcommittee hearing of the year to receive an update on the F-35 program. Given that we started the 118th…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Hearing on Regional Missile Defense Assets

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U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on regional missile defense assets with a focus on assessing COCOM and Allied Demand for Capabilities as well as Patriot, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for…

House and Senate Armed Services Committees Complete Conference on Fy24 National Defense Authorization Act

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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24…

Gallagher Opening Statement at Hearing on Technological Advancements

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U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on using military advancements of the past to guide the Department of Defense's technological advancements in the future. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: Today, we gather not amidst the echoes…

Quality of Life Panel Holds Briefing on Access to Health Care

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U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel, received a briefing from Department of Defense health care officials regarding issues related to accessing military health care. "The Military Health System is one of the largest health institutions – proper oversight and…

Quality of Life Panel Holds Briefing on Child Care

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U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel, received a briefing from United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force child and youth program officials regarding service-specific child care services, programs, and future initiatives. "My family moved…

Rogers Opening Statement at Fy24 Ndaa Pass the Gavel Ceremony

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at the "pass the gavel" ceremony for the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to start by thanking Chairman Reed, and Ranking Members Smith and Wicker for their tremendous leadership and…