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May 12, 2026
Thank you Chairman Calvert and Ranking Member McCollum. Welcome Secretary Hegseth, General Caine, and Undersecretary Hurst. Thank you for appearing today and our sincere appreciation for your service to our nation. I join Chairman Calvert, and members of this Subcommittee, by saying at the outset of this hearing that the men and women of our Armed Forces are the finest in the world. They deserve our full support and our commitment to giving them the resources they need that will keep them ready for the fights of today and tomorrow.
May 12, 2026
Today, the Subcommittee will convene for an open hearing to receive testimony from The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Mr. Jay Hurst, Acting Under Secretary of War Comptroller. Mr. Secretary, General Caine, and Mr. Hurst, a warm welcome to you. Thank you for your service to our great nation and thank you for appearing before the Subcommittee today.
May 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee has advanced critical national security protections for the U.S. nuclear triad in response to growing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other adversaries seeking to encroach on America’s most sensitive military installations. Language included in the FY27 Financial Services and General Government funding bill and report will strengthen oversight of foreign ownership near key strategic assets – including sites like Whiteman Air Force Base in Rep. Mark Alford's (R-MO) district – where CCP-linked entities are strategically acquiring properties in close proximity to America's premier nuclear deterrence capabilities.
May 1, 2026
With May 1st here, we are reflecting on April at the House Appropriations Committee. From FY27 bill drops and markups to hearings and welcoming a new member, we kept our work in full bloom – moving measures, maximizing momentum, and making every proceeding count. As we spring forward, we’re sharing snapshots of the progress driving us into another month because April Article I powers bring more May markup hours!
