Hearing on the 2017 National Defense Budget Request
January 1, 2017
Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.
The Frame
This hearing serves as the primary oversight mechanism for the Department of Defense's annual budget request, which determines the funding levels for military operations, equipment, and personnel for the 2017 fiscal year.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Department of Defense
The department's budget request for the 2017 fiscal year is subject to congressional review and authorization.
Military Service Members
The readiness and operational capabilities of service members are directly impacted by the funding levels authorized in the budget.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 22, 2016, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization budget request.
- Chairman Thornberry stated that the U.S. faces a wider range of serious threats than at any time in history.
- The Defense Intelligence Agency described the current global environment as more complicated and destabilized than previously seen.
- Marine Corps aviation units are reportedly unable to meet current training and mission requirements.
- Less than one-third of Army forces are currently at acceptable levels of readiness.
- Less than half of Air Force combat units are reported as ready for high-end conflict.
- The current military force is described as the smallest, oldest, and least-ready in U.S. history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this hearing?
What concerns were raised about military readiness?
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as the primary oversight mechanism for the Department of Defense's annual budget request, which determines the funding levels for military operations, equipment, and personnel for the 2017 fiscal year.
News Coverage
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Readiness Crisis Narrative
The hearing transcript highlights a concerted effort by committee leadership to emphasize a 'readiness crisis' across all military branches during the 2017 budget cycle.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.govinfo.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
Publisher tools