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 »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, today congratulated Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) on his selection as the next Armed Services Ranking Member. Thornberry is retiring from Congress at the end of the current term. "The Armed Services Committee is blessed to have a deep bench of engaged, experienced, and knowledgeable Republican Members. Mike Rogers… Read more »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), today issued the following statement after completing the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020."We have reached bicameral agreement on the FY21 NDAA, which authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and the national security programs… 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:"For 59 years, presidents and congresses of both political parties have come together to pass the National Defense Authorization Act. The purpose of the bill has always been to support our troops and to protect American national… Read more »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, congratulates the following Republican members of the Committee who have been named by House Leadership to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve the differences in the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.The following Republican Members of the House Armed Services… Read more »
