Defense

Washington, D.C. – Providing for the common defense is such an essential responsibility that our Founders enshrined it in Article I of our Constitution. More than two centuries have transformed how America secures itself – and what it takes to do so – but the imperative to protect our great nation has not changed. Today, fulfilling that obligation requires far more than mere strength on the battlefield. It demands the understanding that our kinetic edge is only as strong as the industrial base behind it.

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, will hold a field hearing entitled “Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades” at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) issued the following statement in response to the White House’s formal request to Congress for supplemental defense funding to bolster U.S. defenses, replenish weapon stockpiles, pay troops in harm’s way, and ensure the resources necessary to meet evolving national security challenges and needs. The $87.6 billion package was officially transmitted to the committee for review today:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Defense Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 11th, at 9:00 a.m., during a closed markup.