Latest "House-Armed-Services-Committee" stories

Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand

Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.

8 months ago

In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, an Army Tactical Missile System or ATACMS, missile is fired during a joint military drill between U.S. and South Korea at an undisclosed location in South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine

The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.

8 months ago

How big will the 2024 military pay raise be?

The 2023 pay raise is 4.6%, but the 2024 raise could go even higher.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.

By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune

12 months ago

Made in China? More than half the products in military exchanges could be banned

A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.

By Karen Jowers

15 months ago

The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over

Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.

By Joe Gould and Megan Eckstein

15 months ago