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Senate Defense Appropriations Hearings for Fiscal Year 2022

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings determine the allocation of federal funds for military operations, research, and personnel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency's funding levels and operational priorities for the 2022 fiscal year are determined through this appropriations process.

Military Personnel

Funding for health programs, reserve readiness, and branch-specific operations directly impacts the resources available to service members.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

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Summary

This document is the official record of Senate subcommittee hearings regarding the Department of Defense budget for the 2022 fiscal year. It outlines the schedule of testimony from various military branches and research departments to determine funding priorities.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Subcommittee on Defense held a series of hearings between April 13, 2021, and July 21, 2021, to review the Department of Defense budget.
  • The hearings covered specific topics including Defense Innovation and Research, the Defense Health Program, National Guard and Reserve, and individual branch operations (Air Force, Army, Navy).
  • The subcommittee reviewed H.R. 4432, which provides appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
  • Hearings included testimony on the divestment of Navy and Air Force weapons systems.
  • The subcommittee is composed of members from the Senate Committee on Appropriations, led by Chairman Jon Tester and Ranking Member Richard C. Shelby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings allow the Senate Subcommittee on Defense to review and question Department of Defense officials regarding their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year.
What specific military areas were discussed?
The hearings covered defense innovation, the health program, National Guard and Reserve readiness, and the specific operational budgets for the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

Why It Matters

These hearings determine the allocation of federal funds for military operations, research, and personnel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

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Hearing Schedule

The subcommittee held hearings on a monthly cadence from April to July 2021, focusing on distinct military sectors in each session.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The primary federal agency subject to the appropriations hearings”Map →
personJon Tester“Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Defense”Map →
personBarbara McQuiston“Performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Enginee”Map →
personRichard C. Shelby“Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Defense”Map →

Sources

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