Defense (112th Congress)

Recent Activity

Hearing - United States Army - Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

Sep 20, 2012 Hearing

Witness: Lieutenant General Michael D. Barbero, United States Army, Director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

House Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill

Jul 19, 2012 Press Release
The U.S. House today approved the fiscal year 2013 Defense Appropriations bill on a vote of 326-90. The legislation includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides the resources needed to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement in Support of FY13 Defense Appropriations Bill

Jul 18, 2012 Article

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 5856, the Fiscal Year 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill.

Chairman Young Opening Statement on FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill for Full Committee Mark Up

May 17, 2012 Article

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Before us today is the Subcommittee recommendation for the fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense budget.  This recommendation includes base funding of $519.2 billion, which is $3.1 billion above the CBO estimate of the President’s request, and overseas contingency operations funding of $88.5 billion, the same as the request. 

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement at FY 2013 Defense Full Committee Mark Up

May 17, 2012 Article

Thank you, Chairman Young and Mr. Dicks, for your remarks and your laudable leadership on this Committee. You both, as well as our dedicated staffs, have helped craft an excellent bill that provides the necessary resources to keep our country safe and that will advance our important missions around the globe.

House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill

May 17, 2012 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2013 Defense Appropriations bill. The legislation includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides the resources needed to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.

Full Committee Mark Up - FY 2013 Defense and State/Foreign Operations Bill

May 17, 2012 Markup

To consider: Full Committee Mark Up for the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2013 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2013

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 8, 2012 Article

CLOSED: Subcommittee Mark Up - FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill

May 8, 2012 Markup

Purpose: Mark Up Appropriations Bill, FY 2013

Please note that this subcommittee mark up is closed.

Notice of Subcommittee Mark Up

House Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill

May 7, 2012 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the subcommittee draft of the fiscal year 2013 Defense Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides the resources needed to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.

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