Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities is responsible for overseeing defense-wide and joint enabling activities and programs to include: Special Operations Forces; counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism programs and initiatives; science and technology policy and programs; information technology programs; homeland defense and Department of Defense related consequence management programs; related intelligence support; and other enabling programs and activities to include cyber operations, strategic communications, and information operations.

Subcommittee Members

Ranking Member

James R. Langevin, Rhode Island

Democrats

James R. Langevin, Ranking Member, Rhode Island
Loretta Sanchez, California
Robert Andrews, New Jersey
Susan A. Davis, California
Tim Ryan, Ohio
Hank Johnson, Georgia
Kathy Castor, Florida
Ron Barber, Arizona

Republicans

Mac Thornberry, Chairman, Texas
Jeff Miller, Florida
John Kline, Minnesota
Bill Shuster, Pennsylvania
K. Michael Conaway, Texas
Chris Gibson, New York
Bobby Schilling, Illinois
Allen West, Florida
Trent Franks, Arizona
Duncan Hunter, California

Recent Hearings

11/30/10

Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee:Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Implications for U.S. National Security

The Subcommitee discussed the continued crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its impact on U.S. national security interests.
09/29/10

Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities Subcommittee: Small Business's Role and Opportunities in Restoring Affordability to DOD
09/23/10

Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities Subcommittee: Operating in the Digital Domain: Organizing the Military Departments for Cyber Operations

Press Releases

05/04/11

Ranking Member Langevin’s Statement at Emerging Threats and Capabilities Markup

Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee Ranking Member James R. Langevin made the following statement at today’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities subcommittee markup: read more
09/29/10

Rep. Loretta Sanchez Holds Hearing on Opportunities, Challenges Facing Small Businesses in Fight for Defense Contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, today hel... read more
09/23/10

Rep. Loretta Sanchez Holds Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing; Says "We Must Do More to Secure Military Networks Against Cyber Attacks"

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threat and Capabilities (TUTC), tod... read more