Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the hearing titled “Securing the Peace After the Fall of ISIL.” For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled, "U.S. Defense Strategy in South Asia." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today's 11:30 AM gaggle with Chairman Thornberry has been postponed until further notice. Read more »

WASHINGTON - On Thursday, October 5th, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) will join the Heritage Foundation’s Center for National Defense as it unveils the 2018 “Index of U.S. Military Strength.” For more information on attending, please click here. RSVPs by Monday, Oct. 2, are appreciated. Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of October 2-6: Read more »

WASHINGTON - Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off camera press gaggle Monday that will be open to Capitol Hill credentialed media. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, the Military Personnel Subcommittee received a briefing from the U.S. Army on actions taken following recent allegations of Drill Instructor sexual misconduct at Fort Benning. Members heard from officials representing the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training and the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled “Ground Force Modernization Programs and the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of October 2-6: Read more »

WASHINGTON - Following notification from the Trump Administration, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on new restrictions the Administration is making to Open Skies flights. Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of September 25 through 29: Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of September 25 through 29: Read more »

WASHINGTON - During his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly today, President Trump embraced a higher level of defense spending than his budget originally proposed. The President said, “And it has just been announced that we will be spending almost $700 billion on our military and defense. Our military will soon be the strongest it has ever been”. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) of the House Armed Services Committee made the following comments on the military accidents that took place this week: Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of September 11 through 15: Read more »