Military and Foreign Affairs

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) are investigating significant gaps in the federal government’s ability to monitor and track Science and Technology Agreements (STAs) between federal agencies and foreign governments, especially the People’s Republic of China (PRC). STAs are important for diplomatic cooperation and scientific exchange but are often ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable titled “Fit to Serve: Oversight of U.S. Military Fitness Standards.” In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Timmons introduced the participants and emphasized his support for maintaining the physical readiness of the U.S. military. He also ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) will lead a roundtable titled “Fit to Serve: Oversight of U.S. Military Fitness Standards.” During the roundtable, members and participants will examine the culture and importance of Americans’ fitness for military service and whether this should be a national security imperative. ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered his opening statement at today’s joint subcommittee roundtable on “Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and Prosperity.” During his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted the need to close the gaps and vulnerabilities in American AI leadership and how AI can transform crucial industries like manufacturing, agriculture, ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) today announced a roundtable on “Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and Prosperity.” During the roundtable, members will examine the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in determining the future of American economic growth, labor productivity, and ...

Lawmakers call for IG review of all DoD operations in civilian airspace WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) today released a staff report titled, “The DCA Incident: Assessing the Military’s Role in the National Airspace ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) are continuing to investigate the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries among current and former naval aviators and flight officers. In a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Chairman Comer and Subcommittee Chairman Timmons request further information and documents from the U.S. Navy on its evaluation, ...

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs today held a hearing titled “The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnership at a Time.” In the hearing, members highlighted how the National Security State Partnership Program (SPP) has been instrumental in strengthening regional ...

WASHINGTON—Today, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) and Republican lawmakers on the panel are continuing to investigate how the federal government addresses drone incursions on U.S. military installations and sensitive sites. In letters to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, the lawmakers request documents and communications concerning the ...