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Defense industry workforce and production lines

The committee examines ways to strengthen the defense industrial base, workforce and production lines to deter war.

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 1:13 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2118Rayburn 2118

CHAIRMike Rogers R-AL-3
Adam Smith D-WA-9
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HOURS
3:28
WITNESSES
3
MEMBERS
57
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 3 witnesses, all from business and trade groups.

The witnesses lead the Aerospace Industries Association, National Defense Industrial Association and Shipbuilders Council of America.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The committee

57 members · 30 Republicans, 27 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Eric FanningPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace Industries AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • The Honorable David NorquistPresident and Chief Executive Officer, National Defense Industrial AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Matthew PaxtonPresident, Shipbuilders Council of AmericaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 1:13 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 26, 2025 · 1:13 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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