The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building regarding the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces.

Chairman Rogers said: “In the past year, senior leaders at the Department of Defense have made it clear that nuclear deterrence is the nation’s number one defense mission. That is the correct priority, and my subcommittee will ensure it is reflected in both policies and budgets. This hearing will take a hard look at the budget request to ensure it is fulfilling the Administration’s commitments to modernize and sustain our nuclear forces. The U.S. nuclear deterrent underpins our national security and international security. As Russia continues to rattle its nuclear saber at the U.S. and our allies, it is the strength of U.S. nuclear forces that makes sure we will never be intimidated or coerced.”

WHAT: HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee Hearing: “DOD’s FY16 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces”

WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th at 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 2118 Rayburn House Office Building

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