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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: F-35 Program and Tactical Aircraft Update
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces held a hearing on February 16, 2017, to receive updates on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and discuss challenges facing . Military officials provided testimony to subcommittee members regarding the status and requirements of these aviation programs.
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism for the F-35 program, which involves significant federal defense spending and impacts the operational readiness of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps.
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U.S. Military Services
The Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps are the primary operators of the F-35 and are subject to congressional oversight regarding their aviation programs.
Subcommittee Members
Members are responsible for the legislative oversight and funding authorization of the tactical aircraft programs discussed.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 16, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The primary subject was the status of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and fifth-generation tactical aircraft challenges.
- Paul Cook was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the subcommittee.
- New subcommittee members introduced include Don Bacon, Matt Gaetz, Trent Kelly, and Jim Banks.
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- The witness panel included representatives from the USAF, USMC, and USN.
- Prepared statements were submitted for the record by all four witnesses.
- Post-hearing questions were submitted by members including Mr. Bacon, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Langevin, Mr. LoBiondo, and Mr. Turner.
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The hearing occurred early in the 115th Congress, indicating a priority on establishing oversight for major defense programs.
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