United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland

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The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland is one of seven subcommittees within the Senate Armed Services Committee. [1]

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Jurisdiction

The Airland Subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over all issues related to the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps tactical aviation programs; however, it does not include strategic forces, strategic airlift issues, and special operations programs. The subcommittee also oversees the Army and Air Force Reserves, and the National Guard.

Members, 118th Congress

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Historical subcommittee rosters

117th Congress

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116th Congress

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References

  1. "Subcommittees | United States Senate Committee on Armed Services". www.armed-services.senate.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-23.