Senate Committee on Armed Services
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The Committee studies and reviews all matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.
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Jurisdiction
Chapter 25 of the Senate Rules defines the Standing Committees of the Senate and their Jurisdictions. Section (c) pertains to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Committee's jurisdiction includes:
- Aeronautical and space activities peculiar to or primarily associated with the development of weapons systems or military operations;
- The common defense;
- The Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force, generally;
- Maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal, including administration, sanitation, and government of the Canal Zone;
- Military research and development;
- National security aspects of nuclear energy;
- Naval petroleum reserves, except those in Alaska;
- Pay, promotion, retirement, and other benefits and privileges of members of the Armed Forces, including overseas education of civilian and military dependents;
- Selective service system; and strategic and critical materials necessary for the common defense.
Hearings
Carl Levin told the Detroit News on December 30 that hearings will be held on January 11, 18, and 25, 2007, focusing on the war in Iraq. If Bush does not state his strategy for Iraq on Wednesday, January 10th, the hearing will be postponed. Levin and McCain have jointly asked Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter Pace to appear at the first hearing, and outside experts are likely to appear at the second hearings. Gates and Pace were asked to be prepared to testify about the decision-making process for the latest strategy. (Thanks Terre at Daily Kos)
109th Congress, 2nd Session
December 5, 2006 (Full Committee)
To consider the nomination of Robert M. Gates, to be Secretary of Defense
- The Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Gates after a closed session and sent it to the full Senate for approval. [1]
December 4, 2006 (Full Committee)
To consider the following nominations:
- Mr. Scott W. Stucky, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- Ms. Margaret A. Ryan, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
November 16, 2006 (Senate Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support)
To receive testimony on Department of Defense business systems modernization and financial management accountability efforts.
November 15, 2006 (Full Committee)
To receive testimony on the current situation and U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Panel 1
- General John Abizaid, Commander, U.S. Central Command
- David M. Satterfield, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq, Department of State
- Panel 2
- Lieutenant General Michael D. Maples, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
- General Michael V. Hayden, U.S. Air Force, Director, Central Intelligence Agency
- Closed session following Panel 2
- #Media available
Earlier 109th Congress, 2nd Session
109th Congress, 1st Session
Legislation
Archived Committee Publications (Bills & Reports)
Media
109th Congress, 2nd Session
November 15, 2006 Full Committee Hearing: To receive testimony on the current situation and U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
- C-Span Video, go to Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Situation in Iraq and Afghanistan (short time only)
- Video of Sen. John McCain and General John Abizaid, via Taylor Marsh
Subcommittees
Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Readiness and Management Support
External Links
Committee on Armed Services GovTrack appears to be a valuable idea.
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Airland • Emerging Threats & Capabilities • Personnel • Readiness & Management Support • Seapower • Strategic Forces |
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