FEDERALhearing transcript

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House Armed Services Committee Hearing on 2023 Navy Budget

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 117-85] HEARING ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the legislative record for the Navy and Marine Corps' annual funding, which dictates military readiness, shipbuilding s, and operational capabilities for the 2023 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of the Navy

The department's budget request and operational programs are subject to congressional review and authorization.

U.S. Marine Corps

The Commandant provided testimony regarding the Corps' budget and strategic requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a May 11, 2022, hearing where the House Armed Services Committee reviewed the Department of the Navy's budget request for Fiscal Year 2023. The committee heard testimony from the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps regarding defense priorities and program oversight.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 11, 2022, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 defense budget request.
The committee received testimony from the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
The record includes prepared statements from the three primary witnesses.
The committee reviewed charts regarding US shipbuilding progression compared to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) growth.
The record includes data on naval platform metrics and total Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells.
The document contains responses to questions asked by 15 different members of Congress during the hearing.
The document contains written responses to follow-up questions submitted by 15 members of Congress after the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the Department of the Navy's budget request for the 2023 fiscal year and to conduct oversight of previously authorized military programs.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses were Carlos Del Toro (Secretary of the Navy), Admiral Michael M. Gilday (Chief of Naval Operations), and General David H. Berger (Commandant of the Marine Corps).

Why It Matters

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Focus on Naval Competition

The inclusion of charts comparing US shipbuilding to PLAN growth indicates a strong committee focus on maritime competition with China.

Department of the Navy

Connected Entities

personCarlos Del Toro“Secretary of the Navy”Map →

personMike Rogers“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services”Map →

personAdam Smith“Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services”Map →

personDavid H. Berger“Commandant of the Marine Corps”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Navy“The agency requesting the budget”Map →

personMichael M. Gilday“Chief of Naval Operations”Map →

Sources

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