Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) underscored the critical need to prioritize military readiness, innovation, and lethality during opening remarks at an oversight hearing with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. Lawmakers emphasized their continued focus on directing FY26 investments to strengthen America’s defense and honor our commitments to America’s brave men and women in uniform.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 10th at 12:00 p.m., during a closed markup.

Washington, D.C. – Continuing their work to ensure peace through strength, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) reiterated the growing dangers posed by Communist China’s rapid military expansion and stressed the urgent need to strengthen the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. As Beijing builds the world’s largest navy, seeking to outpace the United States in ships, submarines, and advanced fighter aircraft, American force dominance is under threat.

Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee held hearings with leadership from the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Army to discuss military readiness, priorities, and the strategic posture forward. With evolving threats and emerging domains, lawmakers emphasized the importance of a unified defense approach that aligns capabilities across land, air, and space to deter aggression, respond rapidly, and maintain lethality.