Subcommittee on Defense

Democratic Members

Visclosky

  • Pete Visclosky (IN), Ranking Member
  • Jim Moran (VA)
  • Betty McCollum (MN)
  • Tim Ryan (OH)
  • Bill Owens (NY)
  • Marcy Kaptur (OH)
News

Visclosky Statement on 2014 Defense Budget

April 16, 2013

Secretary Hagel, as you take on the responsibilities of Defense Secretary one of your first tasks is coping with sequestration, which will cause $41 billion in reductions to important priorities.

Lowey Statement at Hearing on 2014 Defense Budget

April 16, 2013

In next year's bill we have to help the Department of Defense address very serious challenges, from winding down the war in Afghanistan, to addressing threats from North Korea, and flashpoints in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Vislosky Statement on Sequester Impact on Armed Forces

February 26, 2013

The prospect of sequestration, coupled with a possible year-long continuing resolution, and shortfalls in contingency funding place our military capability at great risk.