The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building on the “Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for National Security Space.”

Chairman Rogers said: “We can no longer rely on space to be a peaceful sanctuary. We must be prepared for conflicts that extend into space, and ensure our warfighters have the capabilities they need to fight and win wars in space. We must have the equipment, capability, organization and chain of command in place to assure U.S. command of space.

“Additionally, while the Air Force has provided an unprecedented level of reliable assured access to space for national security payloads, it is unfortunately now planning to head down a costly and risky path that would repeat many of the mistakes of the 1990s. Aside from the cost and risk, their plan is against the law. I will not support efforts which jeopardize assured access to space or unwisely risk taxpayer resources.”

WHAT: HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee Hearing: “Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for National Security Space”

WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 2118 Rayburn House Office Building

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