Kelly Opening Statement at Hearing on the Submarine Industrial Base and Its Ability to Support the Aukus Framework

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U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the capabilities of the submarine industrial base to meet the strategic objectives of the AUKUS partnership. Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today's Seapower & Projection Forces…

Gallagher Opening Statement at Hearing on Replicator Initiative

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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 the Department of Defense's recently announced Replicator initiative. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning and welcome to today's Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation…

Rogers Statement on Chinas Rapid Nuclear Expansion

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on China's growing nuclear capabilities revealed in the Department of Defense's recent report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China. "The Department of Defense's latest report makes clear that China is continuing to expand its nuclear…

Quality of Life Panel Holds Briefing on Compensation

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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 the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding the ongoing 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC). The review, set to be completed by January 31, 2025, will focus on compensation and benefits, and…

Rogers Applauds Work of Strategic Posture Commission

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement thanking the hard work of the Bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States. "For the first time in history, the United States must deter two near-peer nuclear adversaries at the same time. The goal of the Strategic Posture Commission was to…

Rogers and Smith Issue Statement for Terrorists and Bad Actors Seeking to Harm Israel

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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, released a statement following the bipartisan House briefing on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. "Over the past few days, we have seen the horrific stories, images, and videos depicting the barbarism of Hamas terrorists who attacked Israel. These…

Rogers Statement on Hamas Attacks on Israel

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement condemning the attacks on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. "I stand with the people of Israel in the face of the cold-blooded assault that Iran-backed Hamas terrorists have launched on their home. Israel has a steadfast right to defend itself against attacks on its people,…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on the Biden Administrations Political Manipulation of Space Command Basing Process

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the Biden administration's political manipulation of the permanent basing process for U.S. Space Command. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we will examine the striking irregularities in the Biden…

Bacon Opening Statement at Hearing on Military Housing

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U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Quality of Life Panel, delivered the following opening remarks at a Quality of Life Panel hearing on the current state of unaccompanied military housing. Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our Members to have a…

Rogers and Bergman Seek Answers from DOD on Close Relationship between DOD Official and Iran Regime

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, are seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Ariane Tabatabai's employment with the Department of Defense and her relationship with the Iranian regime. The letter follows concerning…