Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

“Success takes persistent effort, and it doesn’t happen overnight—that’s true in any industry, and it’s certainly the case when it comes to the booming growth at the shipyard in Groton, and in our skilled manufacturing sectors,” said Chairman Courtney.

“The 2023 Defense Authorization provides our nation with the resources we need to assure our allies, deter conflict, and protect our homeland. At a time when many people wonder if Congress can still work together and get big things done, my colleagues and I on the House Armed Services Committee proved once again that we can do just that,” Courtney said.

“At a time when many people wonder if Congress can work together and get things done, I'm proud that our committee has once again shown that we can do exactly that,” Courtney said.

"I will keep pressing forward to make the Australia-U.S. submarine officer training pipeline a reality, and to ensure that Congress provides all necessary support to make AUKUS a success," Courtney said.

"First, the mark recommends sustaining the two-per-year cadence for Virginia-class submarine construction, keeps the Columbia program continuing pace, and makes critical investments to strengthen the submarine industrial base and workforce development efforts."

"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."