House Committee On Armed Services
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1974 |
| Key Issues |
Military and defense policy, counter-drug programs; national intelligence |
| Jurisdiction |
Defense policy generally; ongoing military operations; the organization and reform of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy; military personnel; acquisition and industrial base policy; military readiness; detainee affairs and policy; national intelligence affairs Department of Energy nonproliferation programs; emerging threats; ballistic missile defense. |
| Major Legislation |
National Defense Authorization Act (‘NDAA’) |
Committee Leadership
Chairman Mac Thornberry (R - TX)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Adam Smith (D - WA)
Ranking Member