Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today announced the selection of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) as Vice Ranking Member of HASC for the 117th Congress. "Congratulations to Vice Ranking Member Wittman." Ranking Member Rogers said. "Rob and I have long served on HASC together, so I can personally attest to his profound commitment to our… Read more »
Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, yesterday announced the subcommittee assignments for all committee members, including subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members. Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) – Chair Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) Rep.… Read more »
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, gave the following opening statement at the Committee's "Organizational Meeting for the 117th Congress." Ranking Member Rogers at Organizational MeetingRemarks as prepared for delivery:It is an honor to lead Republicans on this committee.I know we can continue the bipartisan tradition that has produced a… Read more »
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Armed Services Committee (HASC) ranking member, today welcomed the Republican members selected to sit on HASC in the 117th Congress."Congratulations to my colleagues who have been selected to sit on the House Armed Services Committee," Rogers said. "These members bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the committee, and I'm confident in our collective… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Armed Services Committee ranking member, released the following statement on the confirmation of General Lloyd Austin to be the Secretary of Defense:
“I congratulate General Austin on his historic confirmation. I appreciate his longstanding commitment to our military, and I look forward to working with him to provide our men and women in uniform all the resources they need to successfully defend our nation.” Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Armed Services Committee ranking member, spoke on the House floor regarding H.R. 335, which would grant a statutory exception to allow retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as the Secretary of Defense. Read more »
Rep. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021 becoming law: "The American people should be reassured that the long, bipartisan tradition of support for our troops and for a strong national defense remains intact. I hope they are also encouraged to see that, at least on… Read more »
HASC Ranking Member Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), incoming HASC Ranking Member Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), HASC Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) - all members of the House Armed Services… Read more »
Rep. Mac Thornberry, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for FY21. A summary of highlights of the bill can be downloaded here and is included at the link below: "Next week, Members will have an opportunity to vote to pass the NDAA for the 60th year in a row. This is an important milestone because it… Read more »
Rep. Mac Thornberry, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the final report of the National Commission on Military Aviation Safety:"I firmly believe that when a group of knowledgeable, dedicated citizens examine a particular issue, engage with the experts as well as those who wrestle with the problems every day, deliberate, and issue… Read more »
