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Navy and Marine Corps oversight

The subcommittee hears testimony from the Navy secretary, acting chief of naval operations and Marine Corps commandant on oversight of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Wed, May 14, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:35 PM ETCapitol, Room H-140Capitol H-140

CHAIRKen Calvert R-CA-41
Betty McCollum D-MN-4
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HOURS
2:39
WITNESSES
3
MEMBERS
19
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 3 witnesses, all federal officials.

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 subcommittee

19 members · 11 Republicans, 8 Democrats

Witnesses

  • General Eric SmithCommandant, United States Marine CorpsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • The Honorable John PhelanSecretary, United States NavyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Admiral James KilbyActing Chief of Naval Operations, United States NavyFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 14, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:35 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 14, 2025 · 4:35 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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  • Questions for the recordPENDING
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