Press Releases

Today, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following opening statement on the hearing, "Acquisition Efficiency and the Future Navy Force:" "Today the subcommittee meets to discuss Navy shipbuilding plans and to discuss opportunities to procure the platforms we need at lower costs to the Department and the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Russian Arms Control Cheating: Violation of the INF Treaty and the Administration’s Responses One Year Later:" "I’d like to welcome everyone to this joint hearing of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the President signed the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The bill authorizes the pay and benefits our troops have earned and deserve; creates a new portable retirement system for uniformed military; begins reforming the Pentagon to restore agility; gives… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the investigation into airstrikes on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan. “We have been briefed by General Campbell on his investigation into this troubling incident. We appreciate his candor with us as he… Read more »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (5) hearings the week of November 30 - December 4, 2015. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 "U.S. Strategy for Syria and Iraq and its Implications for the Region" Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: The Honorable Ashton B. Carter Secretary of… Read more »

Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Advancing the Science and Acceptance of Autonomy for Future Defense Systems:" "I am pleased to welcome everyone here for today’s hearing on advancing the science and acceptance of autonomy for future… Read more »

The House Armed Services Committee will have no public events during the week of November 23-27, 2015. Happy Thanksgiving! Read more »

***UPDATE***House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (2) hearings the week of November 16-20, 2015. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 "Outside Views on the Strategy for Iraq and Syria" Full Committee (1:00 PM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: Mr. John McLaughlin Former Acting Director of Central… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, commented on the White House's decision to delay sending Congress a plan to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay: "Once again, the President has been forced to confront the hard reality of Islamic terrorism and admit that closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay isn't as easy as it… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the Office of Personnel Management, Department of Homeland Security and Office of Management and Budget’s last minute decision not to testify before a classified briefing to the Committee. The briefing, scheduled for 10:00 AM this morning, is intended to cover the massive… Read more »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host a press gaggle Tuesday that will be open to credentialed media. WHO: Rep. Mac Thornberry WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 12:00 PM WHERE: Rayburn 2212 Attending Media should RSVP to claude.chafin@mail.house.gov Read more »

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke with Maria Bartiromo, of Fox's Sunday Morning Futures, about the Paris attacks and the implications for national security. To watch the interview click below. Read more »

Tonight, Rep Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the attacks in Paris:"My prayers are with the people of Paris tonight. In the midst of a horrifying terrorist attack, the President is right to offer the French any assistance they may need. We do not yet know what specific group is responsible, but their strategy of… Read more »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (4) hearings the week of November 16-20, 2015. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 "Outside Views on the Strategy for Iraq and Syria" Full Committee (1:00 PM - 2118 RHOB - Open) Washington, D.C. Witnesses: Mr. John McLaughlin Former Acting Director of Central… Read more »

The House Armed Services Committee has no public events scheduled for the week of November 9-13. Read more »