Defense

Chairman Ken Calvert
H-405 The Capitol
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Majority | Minority |
Ken Calvert – Chair | Betty McCollum – Ranking Member |
Hal Rogers | Marcy Kaptur |
Steve Womack | Henry Cuellar |
Robert Aderholt | Pete Aguilar |
John Carter | Ed Case |
Mario Diaz-Balart | Susie Lee |
Dave Joyce | Joe Morelle |
Jake Ellzey – Vice Chair | |
Chuck Fleischmann | |
David Valadao |
FY26 Member Day Hearing Instructions
Recent Activity
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7691, a bill that would provide additional assistance to Ukraine and other partners in the region.
Ten weeks ago, we witnessed Russia begin its attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
To support Ukraine and our allies during this unprovoked, illegal, and appalling attack, Congress provided nearly 14 billion dollars in emergency funding through the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills.
That funding has been crucial in Ukraine's efforts to fight back against Putin's evil invasion.
The bill before us today would provide roughly $40 billion in assistance to address the ongoing conflict.
With Russia continuing to take control of the country, more resources are needed to: