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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: State of the Surface Navy
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Armed Services Committee held a joint hearing on March 3, 2022, to receive testimony from senior Navy officials regarding the current status and readiness of the U.S. Surface Navy. The session included opening remarks from subcommittee chairs and administrative instructions for hybrid participation.
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism for Congress to evaluate the operational readiness and strategic capabilities of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet, which directly influences national defense policy and federal military spending.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Navy
The Navy is the subject of the oversight hearing and its leadership provided testimony regarding fleet status.
House Armed Services Committee members
Members are responsible for conducting oversight and questioning military leadership on naval readiness.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 3, 2022, at 11:03 a.m. in room 2118 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and the Subcommittee on Readiness.
- Witnesses included Admiral William K. Lescher (Vice Chief of Naval Operations) and Vice Admiral Roy Kitchener (Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet).
- The hearing utilized a hybrid format, requiring members to maintain video presence for identity verification.
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- Opening statements were submitted for the record by Chairmen Joe Courtney and John Garamendi, and Ranking Members Robert J. Wittman and Mike Waltz.
- No documents were submitted for the record during the hearing.
- No questions were answered during the live hearing session; questions were submitted by members post-hearing.
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