United States Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on China and Russia's continued cooperation – including a recent naval patrol near Alaska. "Continued cooperation between China and Russia is a stark reminder of the challenge we face: for the first time in history, the United States must deter two near-peer… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, demanded Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) Commander, Gen. James Dickinson, comply with the House Armed Services Committee's requests for transcribed interviews and documents related to USSPACECOM headquarters and mission requirements. Secretary Kendall and General… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the Biden administration's political decision to locate the headquarters for U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Huntsville, Alabama was chosen to be the headquarters of U.S. Space Command because it was the strongest location and… Read more »
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, held a roundtable with Military Service Organizations to discuss Quality of Life issues. Blue Star Families, the Military Family Advisory Network, the Military Officers Association of America, and the National Military Families… Read more »
U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on admissions criteria and process, curriculum development, standards, and content, and impacts on thought and learning at the Military Service Academies. Rep. Banks' remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of… Read more »
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, led an engagement today with Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Ashish Vazirani, and Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Radha… Read more »
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 artificial intelligence on the battlefield. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: The subcommittee will come to order. Welcome everyone to today's CITI subcommittee hearing, "Man and Machine:… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "The National Defense Authorization Act has been a critical part of our national security for over 60 years. The NDAA provides our warfighters with the resources and authorities… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). FY24 NDAA resources can be found here. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I rise in strong support of H.R. 2670, the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. H.R.… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a House Committee on Rules hearing regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Chairman Cole, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the Committee, thank you for… Read more »
