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Rogers Praises Committee Passage of the FY27 NDAA

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the House Armed Services Committee passed the Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), advancing legislation that revitalizes the defense industrial base, strengthens American deterrence, and gives servicemembers the support they need to defend our nation.

“The world is becoming more dangerous and it has never been more important to have a strong, ready, and capable fighting force to defend our nation,” Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) said. “The FY27 NDAA strengthens our ability to defend ourselves and deter our adversaries by revitalizing our defense industrial base, investing in innovative technologies, and restocking the Arsenal of Freedom. With this authorization of $1.15 trillion in discretionary funds, we’re delivering on President Trump’s commitment to bring defense spending up to 4.5% of our GDP, and to reach a topline investment of $1.5 trillion in FY27.”

“The FY27 NDAA reflects months of oversight, hearings, member engagement, and collaboration to ensure the U.S. military remains the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world,” Rogers continued. “I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into this bill, and I look forward to advancing this legislation so we can give our warfighters the resources they need to strengthen our deterrence and defend our country.”

The bill was favorably reported to the House by a vote of 44-12.

Rogers Opening Statement at the FY27 NDAA Markup

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 the last 30 years, the defense industrial base has atrophied significantly.

We are no longer capable of manufacturing for our warfighters at scale or speed.

In the 1990s, America had 51 prime defense contractors.

Today, only six remain.

Our global munitions stockpiles are low, and we no longer have the surge capacity to rapidly replenish them.

We also have fragile supply chains that make us reliant on our adversaries.

We have very little industrial capacity to mine, refine, or process critical minerals, making us dependent on other countries – including our adversaries – for access to them.

Our skilled workforce has shrunk, further reducing our production capacity.

And we’ve fallen dangerously behind when it comes to shipbuilding and maritime readiness.

So when it comes to revitalizing our industrial base, the choice is clear.

We can act now, or we can allow our deterrence to erode, undermining our national security, and failing the men and women in uniform who so bravely serve our country.

The good news is that these are not problems beyond our ability to solve—but they do require action.

In the FY27 NDAA, we are taking that action.

We’re revitalizing the defense industrial base and rebuilding our capacity to produce the capabilities our military needs.

We’re breaking down the barriers that prevent small and agile businesses from working with the Pentagon.

We’re creating new jobs and helping Americans build advanced technical skills.

And we’re giving industry the certainty it needs to invest, expand, and produce faster.

In addition to revitalizing the defense industrial base, the NDAA meets other crucial needs.

We are raising pay for servicemembers and improving housing, education, and childcare for military families.

We’re strengthening our nuclear deterrence and missile defense, while maintaining a strong posture to deter adversaries.

And we’re prioritizing the development of innovative technologies that will give our warfighters the edge today and in future conflicts.

To support these policies, we’re authorizing $1.15 trillion in discretionary funds to match President Trump’s historic budget request.

For the first time in 40 years, we’ve been presented a budget that accounts for the true cost of American deterrence.

This topline begins to reverse the damage caused by decades of underinvestment in the U.S. military.

With this historic investment comes an even more urgent need to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse.

The bill does so by standing up a new audit task force and providing the resources necessary for the Pentagon to achieve a full and clean audit in the next two years.

Peace through strength doesn't begin on the battlefield—it begins in our factories, depots, and shipyards.

And this bill reflects our commitment to that cause.

I want to commend Ranking Member Smith and the staff for continuing our tradition of putting this bill together in a strong bipartisan manner.

I also want to thank all the members for their input and assistance.

There are more than 900 amendments for us to work through today.

So I urge my colleagues to work together to get through this process in a timely manner.

There will be disagreements.

But we all have the same goal - to support the men and women who serve our nation.

If we can keep that goal in mind, I’m optimistic that the bill we report today will enjoy strong bipartisan support.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 National Defense Authorization Act. I’d also like to thank the Subcommittee’s ranking member, and my friend, Don Norcross, for his collaboration in putting together this strong, proactive Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee print.

This year, the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces delivers on sustainment. Specifically, it guarantees the continuation of American air superiority by authorizing the Secretary of Defense to enter into five-year, multi-year procurement contracts for both F-35 and F-15 EX aircraft. It further ensures mission capability by mandating that each procured aircraft comes with a full complement of initial spares, alternate mission equipment, and conformal fuel tanks. An additional $600 million is authorized for spare F-35 parts.

This year, TAL’s portion of the bill contains robust funding for rotorcraft procurement, to include seven additional CH-47 Chinooks, six additional Blackhawks, four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, and full funding for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program to continue developing the MV-75 Cheyenne.

Additionally, as small, unmanned aircraft systems prove every day that they are the future of warfighting, this subcommittee print bolsters both our Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) capabilities and our ability to counter adversary systems. These provisions establish standards for a common operating system for sUAS as well as standards for networked, autonomous, kinetic abilities for countering sUAS. We have also prioritized the testing of these drones, requiring the establishment of test and training corridors for UAS and associated capabilities, along with a strategy for sustaining our bourgeoning drone fleet.

On the artillery front, this print addresses 155mm shortfalls by directing the Secretary of the Army to expand and upgrade facilities to reach a target production capacity of 100,000 rounds per month. It also requires the Army to provide a briefing to the committee on its long-term goals for 155mm production.

Seemingly by the day, the capabilities of artificial intelligence continue to grow. As such, the subcommittee focused on delivering autonomy to our warfighters both on the ground and in the air. Accompanying a $20 million funding add for Collaborative
Combat Aircraft propulsion technology integration, the Navy is directed to provide a briefing outlining its acquisition strategy for CCAs. The Army is also directed to provide a briefing on its acquisition strategy for commercially available ground autonomy solutions.

Our military’s greatest asset is its people, and we owe it to them to set them up for success on the battlefield. This print identifies and delivers upon modern warfighting needs, ensuring that our men and women in uniform are equipped not only with the most exquisite kit, but that the Department is able to sustain its capabilities for generations to come.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 their collaboration in putting together a strong Cyber, IT, and Innovation subcommittee print for the FY27 NDAA. I’d also like to thank my friend and Ranking Member Congressman Ro Khanna for his partnership in this effort.

This mark affects several crucial areas of our national defense and takes ambitious strides to maintain our dominance in cyber, IT, and science and technology. The print supports the DoD’s incredible innovation enterprise, leverages the boundless potential of artificial intelligence, and strengthens and secures our IT networks. Most importantly, it focuses on rapidly delivering these improvements to the warfighter.

Taking meaningful steps to bridge the valley of death, this print amends Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) authorities to require more formal collaboration between the DIU and the military services, speeding up the timeline by which cutting-edge technology gets into the hands of the warfighter.

In addition, the print expands the geographical footprint of our nation’s test and evaluation (T&E) enterprise and promotes better coordination between the Department and the T&E community.

Moreover, this portion of the NDAA sets the course for quantum computing by requiring the lessons learned from DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to inform development and acquisition of future DoD quantum computing systems.

The CITI print also streamlines adoption of new AI tools by directing the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer to establish a framework to enable rapid adoption and governance of AI systems across the DoD. It also directs the Department to update its policies governing autonomous weapon systems, creating risk-informed requirements for approval, oversight, testing, human involvement, and eventual operational use of such systems.

Additionally, in a time where cyber warfare is more prevalent than ever, this print takes steps to unencumber our cyber defense forces from bureaucracy by requiring a review of DoD’s cybersecurity, IT, network defense, and defensive cyber operations in order to reduce redundancy and create direct accountability in this crucial area of national security.

And, once again, the FY27 NDAA continues the great work of the Quality of Life Panel to deliver quality of life improvements to our servicemembers and their families.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the compilation of this subcommittee print.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 the members of the Subcommittee for their efforts as we developed this bipartisan Subcommittee print.

This ISO print continues to focus on providing our Special Operations Forces, the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, and the security cooperation enterprise with the tools and resources required to ensure their capabilities can support the Department’s National Defense Strategy and counter an ever-changing threat environment.

The subcommittee print drives the Department forward in several key areas to enable our warfighters, intelligence professionals, and security cooperation community to execute their missions at speed and scale.

First, we require the Secretary of War to designate the head of an organization within the Department of War to be responsible for Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) functions and develop a strategy for research, development, and procurement of secure communications and obfuscation technologies. The UTS threat is well-known, and we need a streamlined, focused effort within the Department to get solutions to our warfighters.

Next, the subcommittee print invests in a wide range of intelligence capabilities and disciplines to better enable leaders to make threat-informed decisions in an increasingly complex world. We direct a new, periodic Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) strategy across all domains to evaluate whether current capabilities can meet intelligence collection requirements, and drive the Department to ensure collection postures going forward better meet future intelligence collection requirements.

We deliver to the security cooperation enterprise additional authorities needed to broaden the capacity to work with partners and allies. This ISO print provides the Secretary of War the ability to establish a joint education and training program on military trauma research and care to enhance their capability.

Finally, the Subcommittee recommends an additional $1.3 billion for U.S. Special Operations Command to cover approximately half of the items on the SOCOM Unfunded Priority List, such as the Skyraider II. The USSOCOM budget has remained relatively flat over the last decade despite the growing global demand for our Special Operations Forces. Our ISO print recommends this additional funding so USSOCOM can address critical needs within its programs and deliver the capabilities required to keep our Special Operations Forces in the fight today and prepared for the future battlefield, no matter where or when a threat arises.

It is our Article 1 responsibility to ensure we provide the men and women – servicemembers and civilians – who volunteer to serve in these roles with the capabilities and tools to protect our Special Operators, intelligence professionals, and security cooperation professionals and keep them in the fight.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank our tremendous professional staff of Craig Greene, Alex Igleheart, Mark Morehouse, Will Johnson, Katy Quinn, Austin Richards, and my personal office staff, Asher Thompson and Crystal Young; without this team, the mark would not be possible.

Finally, I want to recognize and extend my appreciation for our ISO Subcommittee Staff Director, Craig Greene. As many already know, Craig will be retiring at the end of this year, making this his final House Armed Services Committee NDAA markup. He has helped shepherd through 17 NDAAs over the course of his remarkable 18-year tenure on this Committee, and I wish him all the best in his upcoming retirement.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 their families to ensure we have the most capable and ready fighting force in the world.

To double down on historic recruiting numbers, we increased the end strengths for all military services: providing the services space to add the needed warfighters and enablers to address rising threats around the world.

We paid particular attention to military medicine this year to improve quality and access for our service members and their families. The bill increases the pool of eligible nurses who can now start their careers at Military Treatment Facilities, requires DHA to hire the needed personnel at the proper wage to fill our hospitals and clinics, and authorizes hospital commanders at remote installations to hire medical personnel directly--without going through the layers of bureaucracy--to get the doctors and nurses where they need to be, when they need to be.

We also increased access to dental care for certain junior enlisted National Guard and children under twelve at on-post dental clinics. And continuing our focus on Military Healthcare, we continue to support research into cutting-edge medical technology to care for our servicemembers and their families with a particular focus on combat medicine and trauma. Also, we continue the effort to reform civilian hiring, focusing on a skills-based workforce rather than credentialism, and making a concerted effort to get young tech talent into DoD.

Lastly, I want to acknowledge the committee staff’s efforts: Mr. David Giachetti, Ms. Hannah Kaufman, Ms. Ellie Bender, Ms. Alexandria Evers, Ms. Ilka Regino, and Ms. Michaela Reardo.

They have all worked tirelessly and always in a bipartisan manner to develop the subcommittee print.

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Bergman Opening Statement on the Readiness Print of the FY27 NDAA

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 ground forces, our naval forces, our aviation forces and our space forces, this Readiness mark fully endorses the idea that the quickest way to expand our force structure is by having our military units ready in terms of both training and maintenance.

Specifically, this mark supports critical investments to increase mobile and lethal combat formations. It strengthens our military’s commitment to servicemembers, civilians and their families by resourcing major quality of life initiatives including significant funding for facilities.

And in keeping with the Chairman’s focus on the industrial base, this mark resources the Organic Industrial Base to deliver the maintenance and sustainment that our forces need to support our combatant commander requirements. This mark endorses an Army initiative that mandates annual sustainment reviews to identify and fix major weapon systems that do not meet materiel readiness objectives.

Finally, these generational investments in the readiness of our forces are accompanied by a framework to measure success. For example, cost controls are placed on the largest-ever military construction project to limit cost overruns, and an expansion of the accounting on construction overhead costs is mandated to ensure additional governmental transparency.

In closing, I want to specifically thank my Ranking Member John Garamendi for his support in delivering this mark. Our nation is better when we work in a collaborative manner to deliver world-class products to our service members to ensure their safety with a heavy dose of warrior lethality.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 dedication and engagement shaped the strong, bipartisan Seapower and Projection Forces mark before us.

With global tensions growing more complex and nuanced every day, projecting peace through strength at sea and in the skies is more important than ever. We have more work needed to protect national security, international order, and freedom of navigation. As our adversaries test American power with increasing scale and frequency, we must be able to respond forcefully and without hesitation. This overarching goal shaped the Seapower and Projection Forces mark we have here today.

To that end, we are committing to putting more hulls in the water this year and for the years ahead. We’re procuring one Columbia-class submarine this year as well as investing in advance procurement for future Columbia deliveries. I am excited that we are procuring two Virginia-class submarines, putting us at the target pace to support and strengthen our subsea advantage and back up our commitments.

The Seapower mark also invests in our surface fleet, with authority for procuring two guided missile destroyers and multi year procurement authority for future destroyers. With more than $60 billion authorized for shipbuilding and conversion, this mark supports strong investment in our surface fleet by supporting future carrier procurement as well as procurement of two amphibious warships, one frigate, two oilers, two submarine tenders, and one anti-submarine warfare ship in FY27.

The tensions of the last year have reinforced to all of us the crucial and versatile role of our Marine Corps as the tip of the spear in a wide variety of missions, and we need to keep it that way, which is why our subcommittee mark invests in faster and more agile production and procurement of amphibious ships. With authority for advance procurement and advance construction of systems and parts, as well as multi-ship procurement contract authority, this mark supports the end goal of a continuous 3.0 ARG/MEU presence.

The SPF mark also strengthens our ability to project American power in the skies. By keeping an elevated inventory of C-130 aircraft, supporting V-22 safety investment, procuring more P-8s, and allowing multi-year procurement for E-2D aircraft. We are forcing an analysis of alternatives for next-generation airlift, and renewing our commitment to our airborne force projection capabilities.

As I wrap up, I want to reiterate my thanks to the members of the Seapower Subcommittee, and I especially want to highlight the contributions of my good friend and our Ranking Member, Joe Courtney, whose dedication and leadership have been indispensable. I also want to thank the committee staff – Kyle, Kelly, Jeanine, and Abby – and my personal staff – Semaj, Shields, and our fellow, Marc.

The Seapower and Projection Forces mark before us represents essential investments in our ability to project peace through strength at sea and in the air, now and into the future, and I urge all members of this committee to support this mark.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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 thank Ranking Member Moulton for his contributions and for helping to steer the subcommittee through another season of very engaging hearings and classified briefings. The issues that fall within the jurisdiction of our subcommittee are some of the most consequential to our national security, and the dialogue we’ve had on these important topics over the past six months has been some of the best I can remember as a member of this committee.

I would also like to thank the subcommittee’s professional staff for their hard work to prepare the bill before us – Whitney Verett, Peter Schirtzinger, Maria Vastola, and Austin Richards. Finally, thank you to Lindsey Keller on my personal staff.

The subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 mark is the product of bipartisan cooperation and continues many of our longstanding efforts, such as advancing nuclear modernization, reforming the national security space enterprise, and enhancing missile defense.

The broader bill authorizes full funding to keep modernizing the nation’s nuclear forces and, in particular, it supports the budget’s significant increase in funding to invest in the Department of Energy’s scientific and production capabilities upon which our nuclear deterrent depends. It also includes legislative proposals developed with the executive branch to improve acquisition flexibility for the Air Force’s ICBM programs and the National Nuclear Security Administration. And it refocuses statutory requirements related to plutonium pit production on the long-term needs for the nation to continue to field a modern and effective nuclear deterrent.

While the funding for the President’s Golden Dome initiative falls within the Department’s request for mandatory funds, this bill authorizes significant increases in FY27 for many programs across the services that will contribute to the architecture and broader missile defense efforts, including space-based sensing, development of the Next-Generation Interceptor, and Standard Missile 3 – Block II-B procurement. The committee also added additional resources to accelerate the Glide Phase Interceptor program, which is critical to addressing hypersonic threats both to the homeland and to our forward-deployed forces.

In space, we require the department to designate a single official to provide oversight of the vital Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Enterprise. Additionally, the mark removes duplicative bureaucracy that has only served to slow down the development of technology and implementation of a new PNT strategy. We also allow the Space Force to streamline redundant space acquisition organizations to build on the progress made last year to reform acquisition processes and remove bureaucracy.

Finally, I’m happy to support the historic increase in funding for the Space Force specifically. This much-needed increase allows them to bring online the next generation of systems necessary to fight and win in space and supports the new missions we as a nation are asking of them.

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

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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WHAT: Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, at 10:00am ET
WHERE: Rayburn HOB 2118

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Amendments will be made available on the FY27 NDAA Markup Amendment Tracker as they are called up for consideration.

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Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA)

Subcommittee Prints:
Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Subcommittee on Readiness
Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces

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Full Committee Markup: FY27 NDAA

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Markup of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA)

*Amendments will be updated live here*

Livestream:

***Please note: because YouTube limits the length of livestreams, the markup will be broadcast in two parts. The first will broadcast from 10am to 7pm and the second will broadcast from 7pm to the close of the markup.

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PART 2 - 7pm to end of markup

Full Committee Hearing: Air Force FY27 Budget Request

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Mike Rogers

Witnesses:

Joint Testimony

The Honorable Troy Meink
Secretary
Department of the Air Force

General Kenneth S. Wilsbach
Chief of Staff
United States Air Force

General B. Chance Saltzman
Chief of Space Operations
United States Space Force

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SPF Subcommittee Hearing: Navy FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Trent Kelly

Witnesses:

Joint Testimony

Mr. Jason Potter
Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
Department of the Navy

Lieutenant General Eric E. Austin
Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Combat Development and Integration
Department of the Navy

Rear Admiral Mark Behning
Acting Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities
United States Navy

Livestream:

Full Committee Hearing: U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Mike Rogers

Witnesses:

The Honorable Daniel Zimmerman
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Defense

Admiral Brad Cooper, USN
Commander
U.S. Central Command

General Dagvin Anderson, USAF
Commander
U.S. Africa Command

Livestream:

Full Committee Hearing: Army FY27 Budget Request

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Mike Rogers

Witnesses:

Joint Witness Testimony

The Honorable Daniel P. Driscoll

Secretary of the Army

Department of the Army

General Christopher C. LaNeve, USA

Acting Chief of Staff

U.S. Army

Livestream:

SPF Subcommittee Hearing: Air Force FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Trent Kelly

Witnesses:

Joint Witness Testimony

Mr. William D. Bailey
Performing the Temporary Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
Department of the Air Force

Lieutenant General David H. Tabor, USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs
Department of the Air Force

Livestream:

Full Committee Hearing: Navy FY27 Budget Request

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Mike Rogers

Witnesses:

The Honorable Hung Cao
Acting Secretary of the Navy
Department of the Navy

Admiral Daryl Caudle
Chief of Naval Operations
United States Navy

General Eric M. Smith
Commandant
United States Marine Corps

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Full Committee Hearing: Department of Defense FY27 Budget Request

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Chairman Mike Rogers

Witnesses:

The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense

General Dan Caine
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Department of Defense

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Joint SPF Subcommittee and T&I Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing: Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Opening Statements:

Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Chairman Trent Kelly

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell

Witnesses:

Mr. Jason Potter
Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
Department of the Navy

The Honorable Stephen Carmel
Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation

Rear Admiral Mike E. Campbell
Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisitions Officer, U.S. Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security

Dr. Eric Labs
Senior Analyst for Naval Forces and Weapons
Congressional Budget Office

Ms. Shelby Oakley
Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions
Government Accountability Office

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STR Subcommittee Hearing: FY27 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:

Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chairman Scott DesJarlais

Witnesses:

The Honorable Brandon Williams

Under Secretary for Nuclear Security

United States Department of Energy

The Honorable Dr. Robert Kadlec

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs

Office of the Secretary of Defense

General Dale White

Direct Report Portfolio Manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr.

Director, Strategic Systems Programs

United States Navy

Lieutenant General Andrew Gebara

Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration

United States Air Force

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Full Committee Hearing: U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa

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Full Committee Hearing: Army FY27 Budget Request

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SPF Subcommittee Hearing: Air Force FY27 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces

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Full Committee Hearing: Navy FY27 Budget Request

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Full Committee Hearing: Department of Defense FY27 Budget Request

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Joint SPF Subcommittee and T&I Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing: Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base

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STR Subcommittee Hearing: FY27 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities

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