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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the 2022 Department of Defense Budget
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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