Thad Cochran: “This conference report retains the language, as adopted by the Senate, that prevents further finalization or…”

We appreciate very much your leadership in the research effort and we commend you and those who work with you for helping make sure we have what we need in order to make our nation safe and secure.

I understand that the Army's unfunded requirements list includes a $3.1 billion increase in end strength beyond the fiscal year 2017 NDAA mandate.

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

This subcommittee will reconvene on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.