Rogers: Biden administration turned its back on women, children in Afghanistan
The Taliban took Kandahar on Friday and the Afghan Presidential Palace in Kabul on Sunday.
Armed Services Committee
Shelby expresses concerns over defense cuts
Many in Congress have expressed concern over the declining numbers of ships that the U.S. Navy is able to deploy at any given time.
Congressman Rogers supports Biden’s airstrikes in Syria
The Department of Defense said that the strikes were against an Iranian-backed militia position in Syria.
Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary
The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense.
Brooks supports Redstone Arsenal hazardous munitions cleanup and Army rotocraft fleet modernization
The House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee has passed its portion of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, a member of the Readiness Subcommittee, announced in a statement that he supported passage. “The Readiness Subcommittee is responsible for the single largest account within the Department of Defense budget … Continued
Brooks releases road map for completing defense appropriations bill despite coronavirus crisis
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Wednesday released the House Armed Services Committee road map for completing the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “National defense is the #1 priority of the federal government. Despite the once-in-a-century COVID-19 pandemic, the House Armed Services Committee stands fully committed to passing the annual National Defense … Continued
Mike Rogers selected as conferee for the NDAA
Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, was selected as a conferee for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. “I am proud to be named to the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee,” Rogers said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the 50 plus year streak of passing a defense authorization bill in support … Continued
Jones, Collins lead bipartisan effort to bring Military Widow’s Tax Elimination Act to a vote in Senate
U.S. Sens. Doug Jones and Susan Collins led a bipartisan effort on the Senate floor Monday calling for their legislation, the Military Widow’s Tax Elimination Act of 2019, to be brought to a vote as an amendment to the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Their bill currently has a record-high 75 cosponsors in the Senate … Continued
Brooks announces key committee assignments
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Friday that he has been reappointed in the 116th Congress to the influential Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which has jurisdiction over all NASA programs. Brooks’ seniority improves to number two out of fifteen Republican members on the Science, Space and Technology Committee. “I am pleased to be chosen … Continued
Byrne votes to fund military
Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted today in favor of legislation providing full funding for the Department of Defense. This marks the first time since 2008 that Congress has passed a full funding bill for the Department of Defense before the end of the fiscal year. “I’ve heard over and over again from our military … Continued