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HASC Stands Up New Task Force Dedicated to ‘Future of Defense’

By Vivienne Machi

Friday, October 18th, 2019

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HASC Stands Up New Task Force Dedicated to ‘Future of Defense’

Low angled view of the U.S. Capitol East Facade Front in Washington, DC.

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has announced the stand-up of a new bipartisan task force dedicated to providing oversight of U.S. defense capabilities and assessing the ability of U.S. industry to meet emerging threats. HASC Chair Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) announced the activation of the task force in an Oct. 18 press release. HASC members Reps. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) will co-chair the task force, while other members include…

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