Rogers Opening Statement at the FY27 NDAA Markup

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Throughout our budget hearings this year, we’ve heard a consistent theme: the defense industrial base – the foundation of our military power – is in trouble. Over th...

Wittman Opening Statement on the Tactical Air and Land Forces Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the Tactical Air and Land Forces Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Wittman's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thanks to you and the Ranking Member for your leadership in compiling this Year’s Nat...

Bacon Opening Statement on the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) Subcommittee Chairman Don Bacon (R-NE) delivered the following remarks on the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Bacon's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Thank you Mr. Chairman, I’d like to thank the members of the subcommittee for t...

Jackson Opening Statement on the Intelligence and Special Operations Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO) Subcommittee Chairman Ronny Jackson (R-TX) delivered the following remarks on the Intelligence and Special Operations Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Jackson's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I would like to begin by thanking Ranking Member Crow for his support and contribution, as well as...

Fallon Opening Statement on the Military Personnel Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Pat Fallon (R-TX) delivered the following remarks on the Military Personnel Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Fallon's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: The Military Personnel print was developed in a bipartisan manner and includes member priorities focused on taking care of service members and...

Bergman Opening Statement on the Readiness Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Readiness (RDY) Subcommittee Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) delivered following remarks on the Readiness Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Bergman's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: This mark is an unprecedented acceleration of the readiness of our armed forces. By expanding funding by almost 10% to support the sustainment of our groun...

Kelly Opening Statement on the Seapower and Projection Forces Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF) Subcommittee Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) delivered following remarks on the Seapower and Projection Forces Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Kelly's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to start by expressing my appreciation for the members of my subcommittee. Their ded...

DesJarlais Opening Statement on the Strategic Forces Print of the FY27 NDAA

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Strategic Forces (STR) Subcommittee Chairman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) delivered the following remarks on the Strategic Forces Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman DesJarlais' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I want to start by thanking all the members of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee for their work this year. I would also like to tha...

Rogers and Smith Release Text of the FY27 NDAA and Announce Markup Date

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), and announced the committee will mark up the legislation on Thursday, June 4, at 10:00 am ET. Details: WHAT: Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA WHEN: Thu...

Rogers: The President's Budget Ends the Trade-Off Between Sustainment & Modernization

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Air Force FY27 Budget Request. Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Today we close out our FY27 budget and posture hearings with the Department of the Air Force. I want to thank the Members for their hard work and dedication as we worked through the dozens of hea...

Kelly: We Must Turn the Tide on Shipbuilding

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Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF) Subcommittee Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the Navy FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces Chairman Kelly's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Good afternoon, and thank you all for being here for today’s hearing. As we discuss the Navy’s needs in the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee’s jur...

Rogers: Iran Can Never be Allowed to Obtain a Nuclear Weapon

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa. Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Today, we continue our posture hearings with CENTCOM and AFRICOM. For 47 years, the Iranian regime and its proxies have murdered Ame...

Rogers: The Army's Readiness Depends on a Robust Organic Industrial Base

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Army FY27 Budget Request. Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their service to our nation. Today we’ll hear from the Department of the Army regarding their FY27 budget request. As my colleagues are aware, I’m laser focu...

Rogers: We Must Restore American Maritime Dominance

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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Navy FY27 Budget Request. Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their service to our nation. Today we’ll hear from the Department of the Navy regarding their FY27 budget request. As a maritime nation, our national securit...

Bacon: Maintaining our National Security Means Maintaining the Edge in Next-Gen Technologies

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Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee Chairman Don Bacon (R-NE) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Science, Technology, and Innovation Posture of the Department of Defense. Chairman Bacon's Statement as Prepared for Delivery: Good afternoon and welcome to today’s Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee hearing on the science, t...

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