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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on 2023 Missile Defense Budget

Original title: Congressional Hearing CHRG-117hhrg48651

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing initiates the legislative review process for the 2023 missile defense budget, which determines funding levels for national security programs and military technology development.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency's budget request for missile defense programs is subject to congressional review and authorization.

Missile Defense Agency

The agency's programs and funding levels are the primary subject of the subcommittee's oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing on May 11, 2022, to review the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2023 budget request for missile defense and missile defeat programs. Due to scheduling conflicts with floor votes, the public portion of the hearing was truncated to allow for a closed session.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 11, 2022, to review the fiscal year 2023 budget request for missile defense programs.
  • The public session was truncated due to conflicting congressional floor votes.
  • The subcommittee moved to a closed session following brief opening remarks and a single question.
  • The fiscal year 2023 budget request includes a reduction in funding for the Diode-Pumped Alkali Laser (DPAL) directed energy program.
  • Prepared statements from the Chairman, Ranking Member, and witnesses were submitted for the record.
  • Post-hearing questions were submitted by members including Dr. DesJarlais, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Langevin, and Mr. Turner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review the Department of Defense's budget request for missile defense and missile defeat programs for fiscal year 2023.
Why was the public hearing cut short?
The Chairman ended the public session early due to time constraints caused by upcoming congressional floor votes.
What specific program funding was mentioned as being cut?
Representative Langevin noted that the fiscal year 2023 budget request eliminates funding for the program.

Why It Matters

This hearing initiates the legislative review process for the 2023 missile defense budget, which determines funding levels for national security programs and military technology development.

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Discoveries

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Reduction in Directed Energy Funding

The fiscal year 2023 budget request proposes cutting all funding for the Diode-Pumped Alkali Laser (DPAL) program.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

personJohn E. Shaw“Deputy Commander of the U.S. Space Command”Map →
personJohn D. Sawyer“Acting Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at the GAO”Map →
personDaniel L. Karbler“Commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command”Map →
personJim Cooper“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”Map →
personJames R. Langevin“Member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”Map →
personJohn F. Plumb“Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy”Map →
personDoug Lamborn“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”Map →
personJon A. Hill“Director of the Missile Defense Agency”Map →

Sources

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