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Read. Follow. Verify.House Subcommittee Hearing on 2020 Military Readiness Budget
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing on May 9, 2019, to review the military's fiscal year 2020 budget request. The committee questioned military leaders on how the proposed funding balances immediate training and equipment maintenance needs against long-term modernization goals.
This hearing examines how the Department of Defense plans to allocate billions in taxpayer funds to address military readiness gaps, specifically regarding the maintenance of ships, aircraft, and ground equipment.
Who It Affects
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Military Personnel
The budget impacts the availability of training resources and the maintenance of the equipment they operate.
Defense Contractors
Contractors involved in shipyard and weapons system maintenance are impacted by the funding levels and scheduling requirements set by the Department of Defense.
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on the fiscal year 2020 budget request for military readiness and operation and maintenance.
- The Navy ship depot maintenance requirement is funded at 94 percent in the budget request.
- The Air Force weapons system sustainment is funded at 90 percent in the budget request.
- The Marine Corps ground depot maintenance is funded at 82 percent in the budget request.
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- The GAO reported that since 2015, nearly 64 percent of public and private shipyard maintenance projects have been behind schedule.
- The subcommittee is evaluating the balance between near-term readiness (training and maintenance) and long-term modernization programs.
- The hearing was held on May 9, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
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Readiness Recovery Focus
The hearing highlights a transition from counterinsurgency-focused readiness to full-spectrum readiness, with a specific focus on arresting the decline of military maintenance capabilities.
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