FEDERALhearing transcript

House Budget Committee Hearing: Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Original title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET

January 1, 2021

Department of Defense Federal Budget Fiscal Year 2022 Military Spending Congressional Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism for the Department of Defense's annual budget request, which dictates the allocation of federal funds for military operations, personnel, and equipment for the 2022 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of Defense

The department is required to justify its fiscal year 2022 budget request to the House Budget Committee.

Members of the House Committee on the Budget

Committee members are responsible for reviewing and overseeing the proposed defense budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on June 24, 2021, to review the Department of Defense's proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The session featured testimony from senior defense officials regarding military spending and force structure priorities.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 24, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in the Cannon House Office Building.
The hearing was conducted as a hybrid session, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
The hearing was held under the authority of House Resolution 965 and House Resolution 8.
Michael J. McCord was confirmed as the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer, marking his second time holding this position.
The committee established a specific email inbox for the submission of documents during the proceedings.
Remote participants were required to keep cameras on and were responsible for managing their own microphone status.
Masking and social distancing requirements for in-person attendees were updated based on the Attending Physician's guidance regarding vaccination status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review and discuss the Department of Defense's budget request for the 2022 fiscal year.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses were Michael J. McCord, , and Vice Admiral Ronald A. Boxall, Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment.

Why It Matters

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Hybrid Hearing Procedures

The document highlights the formalization of hybrid hearing procedures in the 117th Congress, including specific rules for remote participation and microphone management.

House Committee on the Budget

Connected Entities

personJason Smith“Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on the Budget“The congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personJohn A. Yarmuth“Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Defense“The federal department presenting the budget”Map →

personRonald A. Boxall“Vice Admiral and Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment (J8), The”Map →

personMichael J. McCord“Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer”Map →

Sources

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