House Subcommittee Hearing on 2017 Defense Science and Technology Budget
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing established the legislative oversight framework for the 2017 defense research and development budget, which dictates how the Department of Defense allocates funding for future military technology and modernization programs.
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Department of Defense
The department's research and technology budget and strategic initiatives are subject to congressional oversight and approval.
Defense Contractors
The prioritization of specific science and technology programs influences future government contract opportunities.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 24, 2016, to review the fiscal year 2017 science and technology budget request.
- The subcommittee discussed the 'third offset strategy' and long-range research and development plans.
- Chairman Joe Wilson expressed concern that major initiatives started at the end of an administration may face challenges under a new President.
- The hearing included testimony from senior research and technology officials from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
- The committee received prepared statements from all five primary witnesses for the official record.
- Post-hearing questions were submitted by Representatives Castro, Langevin, Nugent, and Wilson.
Why It Matters
This hearing established the legislative oversight framework for the 2017 defense research and development budget, which dictates how the Department of Defense allocates funding for future military technology and modernization programs.
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End-of-Administration Budget Concerns
The Chairman explicitly noted the difficulty of ensuring the continuity of major defense initiatives when they are launched during the final year of a presidential administration.
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