About the Subcommittee
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee, under the leadership of Chairman Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), oversees our nation’s strategic weapons, ballistic missile defense, space programs, and Department of Energy national security programs (excluding nonproliferation programs). It makes sure our nation is properly prepared for any missile or nuclear attacks.
Recent Hearings
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12/01/10
Strategic Forces: The Status of Implementing the Phased Adaptive Approach to Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe
On December 1, the Strategic Forces Subcommittee met for a hearing to discuss the status of the Phased Adaptive Approach.
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05/12/10
Strategic Forces Subcommittee: Markup of H.R. 5136, the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act
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04/21/10
Strategic Forces Subcommittee: Space Posture Review and the FY11 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for National Security Space Activities
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Subcommittee Members
Chairman
Democrats
- John Spratt, South Carolina
- Loretta Sanchez, California
- Robert Andrews, New Jersey
- Rick Larsen, Washington
- Martin Heinrich, New Mexico
- Scott Murphy, New York
- William L. Owens, New York
Republicans
- Michael Turner, Ranking Member, Ohio
- Mac Thornberry, Texas
- Trent Franks, Arizona
- Doug Lamborn, Colorado
- Mike Rogers, Alabama
Press Releases
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09/08/10
Langevin Applauds DOD Intent to Sign Weapons Project Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.), House Armed Servic... read more
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09/08/10
Skelton and Colleagues Applaud DOD Intent to Sign David’s Sling Weapon System Project Agreement
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), House Foreign Affai... read more
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09/03/10
Langevin and Turner Thank General Kevin P. Chilton for his Lifetime of Public Service and Leadership
Washington, D.C. – Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chairman Jim Langevin (D-R.I... read more