Senate Committee on Armed Services
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1947 |
| Key Issues |
Military and defense policy, including military readiness; cybersecurity |
| Jurisdiction |
Military operations; aeronautical and space weapons systems and military operations; maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal; military research and development; national security aspects of nuclear energy; naval petroleum reserves, except those in Alaska; pay, promotion, retirement, and other benefits of service members; overseas education of civilian and military dependents; selective service system |
| Major Legislation |
National Defense Authorization Act (‘NDAA’) |
Committee Leadership
Chair Jim Inhofe (R - OK)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Jack Reed (D - RI)
Ranking Member