U.S. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following opening statement at a joint hearing on the posture and readiness of the mobility enterprise. Rep. Waltz's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to thank our witnesses for being here today. As we face constantly evolving threats from our adversaries, our logistics… Read more »
U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a joint hearing on the posture and readiness of the mobility enterprise. Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: Whether it is competition or outright conflict, our strategic interests will depend on our ability to move and sustain… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Quality of Life Panel, today released the Panel's report. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, applauded the Panel's work. The report, which represents the culmination of the Panel's work over the past year,… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on military operations in cyberspace and building cyber capabilities across the Department of Defense. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: The subcommittee will come to order. This is my final hearing… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our posture hearings with EUCOM. I'll remind members that when we adjourn the hearing, we will immediately… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after returning from a congressional delegation to Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. Joining them on the delegation were Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX), both members of the committee.… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the priorities of the Department of Defense for digital modernization and transformation, artificial intelligence, information technology, and cybersecurity. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery:Since… Read more »
U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the United States' strategic forces posture for fiscal year 2025 to assess the related programs, capabilities, and priorities. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: Our hearing today is situated at a critical juncture for our… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Middle East and Africa. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our posture hearings with AFRICOM and CENTCOM. I want to thank our… Read more »
U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the goals, challenges, and priorities of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. special operations forces. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to first welcome our witnesses, Assistant Secretary… Read more »
