FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on the 2022 Department of Defense Budget

Original title: Congressional Hearing CHRG-117hhrg48452

January 1, 2023

Department of Defense Federal Budget National Defense Authorization Act Military Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs the legislative process for the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the annual funding levels and policy priorities for the U.S. military.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency's annual budget and policy authorizations are determined by the legislation discussed in this committee.

Military Personnel

Funding levels and programs authorized by the NDAA impact military operations, equipment, and personnel benefits.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Armed Services held a hearing on July 20, 2021, to receive expert testimony regarding the proposed Department of Defense budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The session focused on reviewing defense priorities and oversight of previously authorized programs.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 20, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The purpose was to review nongovernmental perspectives on the Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Defense budget.
The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing members to participate both in-person and virtually.
Three expert witnesses provided testimony: Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, Mandy Smithberger, and Roger Zakheim.
The committee is responsible for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.
No documents were submitted for the record during the hearing.
No questions were submitted by witnesses during the hearing.
One post-hearing question was submitted by Mr. Langevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The committee met to hear expert opinions from non-government organizations regarding the proposed Department of Defense budget for the 2022 fiscal year.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), Mandy Smithberger (Project on Government Oversight), and Roger Zakheim (Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute).

Why It Matters

This hearing informs the legislative process for the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the annual funding levels and policy priorities for the U.S. military.

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Discoveries

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Hybrid Hearing Adoption

The transcript explicitly details the rules for hybrid participation, reflecting the shift in congressional operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Committee on Armed Services

Connected Entities

personMandy Smithberger“Witness, Director at Project on Government Oversight”Map →

personMike Rogers“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Armed Services“Congressional committee overseeing the Department of Defense”Map →

personAdam Smith“Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services”Map →

personRoger Zakheim“Witness, Washington Director at Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Instit”Map →

personStacie Pettyjohn“Witness, Senior Fellow at Center for a New American Security”Map →

Sources

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