The subcommittee is responsible for the readiness of the US military, overseeing training, logistics, housing, contracting, and more.
Sen. Slotkin’s experience in national security complements her responsibility as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
A number of other top civilian positions in the Navy's civilian leadership remain filled by acting officials.
Sen. Mark Kelly is the ranking member of SASC’s Airland Subcommittee, legislatively responsible for the successful integration of land- and air-based operations on the battlefield.
Once again, the Republican senator from Alaska is leading the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, which is given responsibility for military readiness across the DoD.
Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney also weighed in, carefully, on whether the Navy needs a next-gen fighter jet.
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
During the 119th Republican-controlled Congress, Kaine transitioned to ranking member of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, overseeing Navy and Marine Corps operations, policy, and programs, excluding space but including cyber, nuclear weapons, and special operations.
"I have serious concerns about whether you will have the resources you need to accomplish your stated mission,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a confirmation hearing today.
The Pentagon has until Aug. 22 to provide its own implementation plan laying out whether it will follow the committees’ recommendations, according to a Congressional notice.
For the 119th Congress, Ernst again picks up the reins of a legislative body with jurisdiction over the programs and policies related to: intelligence; counterterrorism; special operations; weapons of mass destruction; and drug trafficking.
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
The Subcommittee on Seapower has jurisdiction over: Navy planning and operations policy and programs (less, space, cyber, nuclear weapons, and special operations); and Marine Corps planning and operations policy and programs (less cyber, space, and special operations).
The Airland Subcommittee is responsible for Army, Air Force and National Guard planning and operations policy and programs.
SASC’s Subcommittee on Personnel oversees both military and DoD civilian personnel policies.
Retired Lt. Gen. John Caine pledged to "provide the president with the best military advice, even when the president may have different feelings about it. That is exactly what the nation pays me to do."