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LAMBORN OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON NUCLEAR WEAPON AND WARHEAD MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINMENT PLANS FOR FY23

May 17, 2022 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the FY23 budget request for U.S. nuclear weapon and warhead modernization and sustainment plans.
 
Rep. Lamborn’s remarks as prepared for delivery: 
 
Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling today’s hearing.  Thank you also to our witnesses for joining us today.

HARTZLER OPENING STATEMENT ON MARINE CORPS MODERNIZATION PROGRAMS FOR FY23

May 13, 2022 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on Marine Corps modernization programs for FY23.
 
Rep. Hartzler’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
 
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
 

Banks Opening Statement at Hearing on DoD Science and Technology Strategy, Policy, and Programs for FY23

May 12, 2022 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Department of Defense’s science and technology strategy, policy, and programs for FY23.
 
Rep. Banks’ remarks as prepared for delivery:
 

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Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems

The Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems has jurisdiction over Department of Defense policy related to the acquisition of computer software, the electromagnetic spectrum, and electromagnetic warfare; and Department of Defense policy and programs and accounts related to artificial intelligence, cyber security, cyber operations, cyber forces, information technol

Intelligence and Special Operations

The Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations has jurisdiction over Department of Defense policy and programs and accounts related to military intelligence, national intelligence, countering weapons of mass destruction, counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, other sensitive military operations, and special operations forces.

Military Personnel

The Military Personnel Subcommittee is responsible for military personnel policy, reserve component integration and employment issues, military health care, military education, and POW/MIA issues. This subcommittee makes sure that our troops and their loved ones are receiving the first class benefits that they deserve.

Readiness

The Readiness Subcommittee is responsible for the single largest account within DOD’s budget. It oversees military readiness, training, logistics and maintenance issues and programs, military construction, installations and family housing issues, and the BRAC process. It also oversees civilian personnel, energy security, and environmental issues that affect DOD. The Readiness Subcommittee makes sure that our troops are properly trained and their equipment is properly maintained so they can succeed in their missions, and that they have the facilities and services they deserve when they return home.

Seapower and Projection Forces

The Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee has oversight over Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force programs. Through its authorization for Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force procurement and R&D programs, this subcommittee is committed to reversing the decline in the Air Force’s Global Mobility and Bomber forces, Navy battle force fleet, strengthening the naval air component, and providing the Marine Corps warfighter with essential equipment for combat operations.

Strategic Forces

The Strategic Forces Subcommittee oversees our nation’s nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, national security space programs, and Department of Energy national security programs. It makes sure our nation is properly prepared for any missile or nuclear attacks.

Tactical Air and Land Forces

The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee conducts oversight of ammunition programs, Army and Air Force acquisition programs, all Navy and Marine Corps aviation programs, and National Guard and Army and Air Force National Guard and Reserve. This subcommittee authorizes procurement and R&D programs to ensure that America’s solider and airmen are fully equipped to carry out their mission and keep our nation safe.

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