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MEDIA ALERT: Task Force Co-Chairs To Discuss Completed Report And Its Findings

Sep 24, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The Brookings Institution will host a conversation with the bipartisan Future of Defense Task Force co-chairs – Representatives Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) – ahead of the anticipated release of the panel’s final report. 

The Future of Defense Task Force is chartered to review U.S. defense assets and capabilities and assess the state of the national security innovation base to meet emerging threats. Tomorrow’s conversation will highlight the Task Force’s report and findings.

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Hartzler

Sep 22, 2020 Opening Statement

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air And Land Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, ahead of the Subcommittee's hearing on the Army's conventional ammunition industrial base:

"Thank you Mr. Chairman.

"Conventional ammunition and the associated industrial base have tended to be an after-thought at times when discussing the defense budget and we’ve seen where ammunition procurement accounts have been used as bill payers in the past. 

Thornberry on DOD Spectrum Sharing

Sep 20, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on Department of Defense efforts to facilitate spectrum sharing as part of an effort to accelerate 5G deployment:

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Subcommittees

Emerging Threats and Capabilities

The Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing counter-terrorism programs and initiatives and counter proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Additionally, this subcommittee oversees U.S. Special Operations Forces, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), information technology and programs, force protection policy and oversight, and related intelligence support. It makes sure that our nation is protected against terrorist attacks and unconventional threats.

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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