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2022 Department of Defense Budget Hearing: Air Force and Space Force

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2022

January 1, 2022

defense budgetair forcespace forcenational securityappropriationsmilitary intelligence

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as the formal legislative review process for determining the funding levels and operational priorities for the Air Force and Space Force for the 2022 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Air Force

The agency's budget and operational funding for 2022 are being reviewed and determined by this committee.

U.S. Space Force

The agency's budget and operational funding for 2022 are being reviewed and determined by this committee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 2021 House hearing regarding the 2022 budget requests for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. It outlines the administrative procedures for the virtual hearing and lists the participating committee members and witnesses.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 7, 2021, to review the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • The hearing was conducted in a fully virtual format.
  • The subcommittee chair and designated staff have the authority to mute participant microphones to manage background noise.
  • Members are responsible for managing their own microphone status, with staff assistance available upon request.
  • The document covers multiple areas of defense spending including intelligence programs, medical readiness, and environmental restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this meeting?
The meeting was a budget hearing to review the funding requests for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for the 2022 fiscal year.
Who were the primary witnesses at this hearing?
The witnesses included John P. Roth (Acting Secretary of the Air Force), General Charles Q. Brown (Chief of Staff of the Air Force), and General John W. Raymond (Chief of Operations, U.S. Space Force).

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as the formal legislative review process for determining the funding levels and operational priorities for the Air Force and Space Force for the 2022 fiscal year.

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Virtual Hearing Format

The document highlights the transition to fully virtual congressional hearings during the 117th Congress.

House Appropriations Subcommittee

Connected Entities

personRosa L. DeLauro“Chair of the full Committee on Appropriations”Map →
personBetty McCollum“Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense”Map →
personJohn P. Roth“Acting Secretary of the Air Force”Map →
personJohn W. Raymond“Chief of Operations, U.S. Space Force”Map →
personCharles Q. Brown“Chief of Staff of the Air Force”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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