Latest "House-Armed-Services-Committee" stories

Demand for Ukraine oversight ‘part of Russian propaganda,’ Smith says

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."

By Marjorie Censer

2 months ago

Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies

A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.

8 months ago

DoD asks to ease lobbying restrictions, and these lawmakers are saying ‘no’

Four House Democrats are opposing a Department of Defense proposal to ease recent lobbying restrictions on former senior officials, arguing it would put the defense industry ahead of the taxpayer.

3 years ago

House panel to hold private Ligado call with FCC and defense officials

Unlike a May 6 public hearing from the Senate Armed Services Committee, this briefing will feature representatives from the Federal Communications Commission.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Lawmakers demand information from FCC on Ligado fight

Thirteen Democrats and nine Republicans have teamed up to ask for information from the FCC.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Defense leaders in Congress ask Trump to stop Ligado plan

Should the FCC approve Ligado's application, it could "harm military capabilities, particularly for the U.S. Space Force, and have major impact on the national economy," congressional leaders wrote Wednesday.

By Mike Gruss and Aaron Mehta

3 years ago