Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“Policies to support military families subject to court- ordered child custody arrangements. Sec. 577. Authority for pilot program for certain military spouses to become special education teachers in DODEA schools. Sec. 578. Pilot program for push-text notifications to members and dependents. Subtitle I--Decorations and Awards Sec. 581. Gold star survivor: definition prescribed by Secretary of Defense. Sec. 582. Medal of Honor recipients: access to any military installation; liaison. Sec. 583. Technical correction to authorization to award the Distinguished-Service Cross to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho. Sec. 584. Authorization of service ribbon for a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty. Sec. 585. Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Rafael Peralta for acts of valor. Sec. 586.”
“Study on separation of members of the Armed Forces due to the mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the transfer of education benefits by such members. Subtitle H--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education Sec. 571. Extension of non-medical counseling services program for military families. Sec. 572. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas. Sec. 573. Pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care: inclusion of au pairs. Sec. 574. Modifications to pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care. Sec. 575. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel. Sec. 576.”
“555. Inclusion of sexual harassment in Catch a Serial Offender program. Sec. 556. Military domestic violence emergent housing policy. Sec. 557. Requirement for standardized policies and processes to ensure the timely review, documentation, and resolution of requests for military protective orders. Sec. 558. Reestablishment of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct. Sec. 559. Pilot program on use of advanced monitoring and rehabilitative technologies in Army correctional facilities. Subtitle G--Career Transition Sec. 561. Establishment of separation oath for members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 562. Designation of senior official for military-to-civilian transition. Sec. 563. Authorization of pilot program to help members separating from certain Armed Forces obtain employment as teachers. Sec. 564.”
“Revision of Department of Defense Instruction regarding early release eligibility for offenders convicted of certain sexual offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 549C. Notification required to implement changes to military legal system recommended by Special Review Panel activities. Sec. 549D. Analysis of potential establishment of separate punitive article on hazing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Subtitle F--Investigations and Other Legal Matters Sec. 551. Extension of Special Victims' Counsel services to domestic violence victims. Sec. 552. Policies regarding the reporting of missing members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 553. Authority of Naval Criminal Investigative Service to investigate sexual harassment. Sec. 554. Cross-service data sharing regarding substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct. Sec.”
“Uniform Code of Military Justice: prohibition of review of factual sufficiency in certain appeals before a Court of Criminal Appeals. Sec. 546. Clarification of court of criminal appeals review of sentencing. Sec. 547. Expansion of victim access to Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Sec. 548. Modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 549. Authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 549A. Punitive article on retaliation for reporting of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 549B.”
“Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program: eligible institutions; continuity of payments. Sec. 533. Inclusion of National Intelligence College as part of the National Defense University. Sec. 534. Defense Information School: authority to grant associate's degree in communications. Sec. 535. Eligibility of an enlisted member to receive a degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. Subtitle E--Military Justice Sec. 541. Clarification of qualifications for judge advocates. Sec. 542. Authority of special trial counsel to enter into pretrial agreements with respect to certain offenses. Sec. 543. Clarifying amendment to completion of appellate review under article 57 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 544. Review of courts-martial records. Sec. 545.”
“Congressional communications officials of the Service Academies. Sec. 527. Revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the military service academies. Sec. 528. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor pay. Sec. 529. Establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Sec. 529A. Establishment of the Military Service Academy Panel on Athletics. Sec. 529B. Limitation on authority to eliminate the 70th Flying Training Squadron of the United States Air Force Academy. Subtitle D--Member Education Sec. 531. Establishment of a doctor of psychology program and a master of social work program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Sec. 532.”
“Pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice- based risk assessment. Sec. 519. Soldier Digital Lifecycle Modernization Initiative. Sec. 519A. Authority to study the propensity of certain students to serve in the Armed Forces. Subtitle C--Member Training Sec. 521. Ineligibility of a national of a non-allied foreign nation to attend a Service Academy. Sec. 522. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Sec. 523. Additional nominees to the Service Academies from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 524. Elimination of cap on the number of cadets or midshipmen who may receive alternative service obligations to become professional athletes. Sec. 525. Elimination of the right of cadets to automatic reexamination. Sec. 526.”
“Role of military chaplains. Subtitle B--Recruitment, General Service Authorities and Prohibitions, and Military Records Sec. 511. Recruitment: improvements relating to secondary schools. Sec. 512. Prohibition on reduction in personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency; report on reviews of certain discharges related to PTSD. Sec. 513. Selective Service System: omission of deceased persons from registration. Sec. 514. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions. Sec. 515. Prohibition of hate symbols: regulations; guidance; training. Sec. 516. Timely resolution of career-impacting administrative investigations. Sec. 517. Prohibition on use of prediction markets by personnel of the Department of Defense. Sec. 518.”
“Authorized strengths: Senior enlisted members on active duty or on full-time National Guard Duty for administration of the Marine Corps Reserve. Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 421. Military personnel. [[Page H4748]] TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY Subtitle A--Officer Policy and Reserve Component Management Sec. 501. Flexibility in requirements of selection boards: composition; convening. Sec. 502. Requirements for removal of certain general and flag officers. Sec. 503. Ranks of Judge Advocates General. Sec. 504. Grades of certain chiefs of reserve components. Sec. 505. Grade of Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army. Sec. 506. Limitation on the transfer to the Space Force of certain functions of the Air National Guard. Sec. 507. Inclusion of Judge Advocates in Global Force Management processes. Sec. 508.”
“Improvements to Osprey aircraft safety efforts. Sec. 364. Army pilot program on electronic ammunition simulation for small arms training. Sec. 365. Pilot program on hydrophobin-based biomanufactured treatment as flame-resistant and water-repellent treatments for military uniforms. TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Active Forces Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. Subtitle B--Reserve Forces Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve. Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves. Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status). Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support. Sec. 415.”
“Protection of property owned, possessed, or shipped by the Department of Defense from lien, arrest, or seizure during shipment. Sec. 356. Establishment of United States Marine Corps Museum System. Sec. 357. Requirement for FireGuard program. Sec. 358. Pilot program for testing and evaluation of counter-fire unmanned fire suppression aircraft systems on military installations. Sec. 359. Pilot program on data collection and analysis in connection with Army combat training center rotations. Sec. 360. Minimum maritime firefighting capability standards for naval installations that berth large naval vessels. Sec. 361. Minimum staffing requirements for fire apparatus at certain Space Force installations. Sec. 362. Activities for evaluating integration and interoperability of technologies for subterranean operations. Sec. 363.”
“Expansion of transportation services on Navy installations. Sec. 333. Requirements relating to sustainment of A-10 aircraft and related training. Sec. 334. Requirement for standardized munitions with respect to certain unmanned aircraft. Sec. 335. Requirement to ensure sufficiency of naval mine inventory. Subtitle D--Reports Sec. 341. Strategy to support Joint Strike Fighter sustainment and maintenance in contested operating environments. Subtitle E--Other Matters Sec. 351. Establishment of Center for the Study of the National Guard. Sec. 352. Disposition of accountable property in designated theaters of operation. Sec. 353. Certification requirement for motor carriers transporting Department of Defense freight. Sec. 354. Establishment of national security registry for motor carriers handling Department of Defense freight. Sec. 355.”
“Modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots of Department of Defense. Sec. 325. Expansion of covered depots to include Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Indiana. Sec. 326. Expansion of space-available travel program for members of the Armed Forces stationed at United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 327. Authorization of sustainable aviation fuel procurement. Sec. 328. Modification and extension of pilot program on optimization of aerial refueling and fuel management in contested logistics environments through use of artificial intelligence. Sec. 329. Army expansion of production of 155mm artillery ammunition. Sec. 330. Requirements relating to aerial refueling capability of Air Force tanker fleet. Sec. 331. Navy containerized expeditionary advanced manufacturing capabilities pilot program. Sec. 332.”
“Program for deployment of transportable nuclear microreactor in area of responsibility of the United States Indo- Pacific Command. Sec. 316. Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on Department of Defense property. Sec. 317. Pilot program on off-grid tactical power. Sec. 318. Clarification of certain authorities independent from designated Executive Agent for installation or operational nuclear energy. Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment Sec. 321. Requirement for quarterly reports on munitions inventory numbers. Sec. 322. Increase of capital investment program threshold for working- capital funds. Sec. 323. Establishment of Civil Reserve Industrial Base. Sec. 324.”
“Sonobuoy modernization, testing, and inventory sufficiency for two simultaneous regional conflicts. Sec. 256. Review and implementation of strategies to accelerate the qualification process for domestically produced advanced energetic materials. TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Energy and Environment Sec. 311. Inclusion of nuclear energy in energy policy of Department of Defense and related matters. Sec. 312. Modification to pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy. Sec. 313. Standardized document on scope of projects carried out under Military Munitions Response Program. Sec. 314. Pilot program for secure recycling of domestic electronic waste. Sec. 315.”
“Prohibition on pilot trainees operating T-7 aircraft pending testing and corrective actions. Sec. 236. Prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function research. Sec. 237. Prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in collaboration with foreign countries of concern. Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters Sec. 251. Policy to guide the development and acquisition of quantum computing systems for the Department of Defense. Sec. 252. Plan for competitive experimentation relating to autonomous and nontraditional capabilities relevant to the A-10 mission set. Sec. 253. Plan for establishment and evaluation of experimental, drone- centric reconnaissance and security formations. Sec. 254. Plan for use of certain aircraft for research and development purposes. Sec. 255.”
“Prize competitions to support the research and development of biotechnology for the Department of Defense. Sec. 228. Pilot program to recognize outstanding achievements in technology and prototype development. Sec. 229. Pilot program on forward deployable biomanufacturing capabilities. Sec. 230. Pilot program on the use of automated data security posture management technologies for artificial intelligence systems. Sec. 231. Pilot program on technologies to strengthen authentication and attribution of human authorization for consequential actions. Sec. 232. Cloud laboratory pilot program. Sec. 233. Pilot program to test and evaluate muzzle blast overpressure mitigation devices. Sec. 234. Space technology demonstration of advanced nuclear propulsion technologies. Sec. 235.”
“Establishment of synthetic training environment to support Indo-Pacific operations. Sec. 221. Requirement to establish test and training corridors for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated capabilities. Sec. 222. Operational autonomy requirements for unmanned surface vessels. Sec. 223. Realignment of the National Strategic Research Institute to the Department of the Air Force. Sec. 224. Reimbursement of National Guard for research, development, test, and evaluation expenses. Sec. 225. Use of innovative and emerging food production technologies for components of military rations. Sec. 226. Support for advanced technologies that strengthen United States agricultural production, agrifood systems, and associated bioindustrial manufacturing capacity. Sec. 227.”
“Budget review and certification for certain categories of research and development. Sec. 212. Deputy Directors of Operational Test and Evaluation. Sec. 213. Repeal of pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping. Sec. 214. Modifications to responsibilities of the Defense Innovation Unit. Sec. 215. Test and evaluation repository and regional test hubs of the Test Resource Management Center. Sec. 216. Weapon system platform modernization and cyber hardening. Sec. 217. Repeal of requirement for Secretary of Defense to act through a specified official for NATO innovation program. Sec. 218. Modification to test program for engineering plant of certain vessels. Sec. 219. United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. Sec. 220.”
“Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission certain radar systems. Sec. 165. Standards for common operating system for small unmanned aircraft systems. Sec. 166. Minimum annual procurement goal for AbilityOne Program. Sec. 167. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter technical data needs for sustainment. Sec. 168. Implementation of GAO recommendation on F-35 joint strike fighter use of contract incentive fees. Sec. 169. Study on fuel procurement practices of the Department of Defense. [[Page H4747]] TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 211.”
“Limitation on availability of funds for C-37 aircraft recapitalization program. Sec. 147. Limitation on retirement of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft. Sec. 148. Analysis of alternatives for next generation airlift capabilities. Sec. 149. Authorization of transitional activities to improve airlift operations. Sec. 150. Conveyance of certain F-14 aircraft to U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. Sec. 151. Report on the feasibility of restoring nuclear capability to the B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters Sec. 161. Multiyear procurement authority for F-15EX aircraft. Sec. 162. Multiyear procurement authority for F-35 aircraft. Sec. 163. Prohibition on procurement and use of humanoid robotic systems produced, developed, or controlled by foreign adversaries. Sec. 164.”
“131. Limitation on construction of Battleship pending certification on technology readiness levels. Sec. 132. Strategy for iterative development and flight modifications for FF(X) class frigates. Sec. 133. Report on continuity of mission and readiness during transition of F-5 to F/A-18E/F aircraft for the Navy Reserve. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs Sec. 141. Inventory requirements for certain fighter aircraft. Sec. 142. Extension of prohibition on retirement of F-22 aircraft. Sec. 143. Limitation on retirement of E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft and requirements relating to E-7 aircraft. Sec. 144. Evaluation for potential transfer of certain A-10 aircraft among military departments. Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft. Sec. 146.”
“Temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare ships. Sec. 122. Authority to use incremental funding for long lead-time components for Virginia class submarines. Sec. 123. Multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. Sec. 124. Multiyear procurement authority for John Lewis class Oilers. Sec. 125. Procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs. Sec. 126. Contract authority for submarine tender program. Sec. 127. Multiyear procurement authority for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Sec. 128. Authority to use incremental funding for the construction of a Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG). Sec. 129. Authority for advance procurement of components for Ship-to- Shore Connector class craft. Sec. 130. Torpedo modernization, testing, and inventory sufficiency for two simultaneous regional conflicts. Sec.”
“(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into four divisions as follows: (1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D--Funding Tables. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Army Programs Sec. 111. Standards for networked, autonomous, kinetic capabilities to protect against small unmanned aircraft systems. Subtitle C--Navy Programs Sec. 121.”
“In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Armed Services, printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-33 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for purposes of further amendment under the 5-minute rule and shall be considered as read. The text of the bill, as amended, is as follows: H.R. 8800 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''. SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.”
“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. First, I will take a minute to thank my friend, Ranking Member Smith, for his tremendous partnership in fashioning this piece of bipartisan work that is so important for our Nation. He has been a great partner, and I do want everybody to know that. This is a very important bill. It provides critical authorities for our warfighters to keep us free and safe. I urge all Members to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. McDowell). All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule.”
“Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Jackson), chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.”
“Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bacon), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation.”
“Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wittman), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.”
“I agree that the Committee on Ways and Means has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Ways and Means is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman.”
“Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Jason Smith, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Jason Smith, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Smith: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Ways and Means does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions.”
“Dear Chairman Bost: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs is not [[Page H4741]] waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC.”
“Further, I request that you urge the Speaker Johnson to name members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions to ensure that we deliver the best NDAA for our servicemembers and their families. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 8800 as well as in the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the continued partnership between our two Committees to improve the lives of active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Sincerely, Mike Bost, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Mike Bost, Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.”
“There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. In the interest of permitting the Committee on Armed Services to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive consideration of this bill by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill at this time, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs does not waive any future claim on the subject matters in the bill that fall within its jurisdiction and that my Committee will be appropriately consulted on any issues that fall under its jurisdiction.”
“I agree that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Graves: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In the interest of permitting your Committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name Members of this Committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R.”
“I agree that the Committee on Small Business has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Small Business is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Washington, DC, June 10, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Roger Williams, Chairman, Committee on Small Business. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Roger Williams, Chairman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Williams: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Small Business (Committee). In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Small Business does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R.”
“I agree that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Small Business, Washington, DC, June 10, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Brian Babin, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Brian Babin, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Babin: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R.”
“I agree that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing [[Page H4740]] a sequential referral, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“I ask that you place a copy of our exchange of letters on this bill in the bill report filed by the Committee on Armed Services and in the Congressional Record during House floor consideration thereof. I appreciate your cooperation regarding this bill and look forward to future opportunities to work together on matters of shared jurisdiction. Sincerely, James Comer, Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. James Comer, Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Comer: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform agrees to be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, so that it may proceed expeditiously to the House Floor. By foregoing consideration of H.R. 8800 at this time, I do not waive any jurisdiction over the subject matter contained in this or similar legislation, and I ask to be appropriately consulted and involved on this or similar legislation as it moves forward. I also would seek appointment of an appropriate number of conferees from my committee to any House-Senate conference on this legislation.”
“Bruce Westerman, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Westerman: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on Natural Resources has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Natural Resources is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon.”
“I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Natural Resources does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Bruce Westerman, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon.”