Rep. Jackson Appointed Chairman of HASC Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) issued the following statement on being appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.

Jackson said: "I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence community and special operations forces are the world's most lethal and effective fighting force has always been a top priority of mine, and I am excited to work with the Trump administration to put the safety of Americans first. As Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, I will focus on bolstering our military's capabilities, ensuring we are prepared for any future conflict, and providing the resources our men and women in uniform need to be successful. I'm humbled by this appointment and ready to continue working on behalf of the American people in the 119th Congress."

Rogers said: "I'm pleased that Rep. Ronny Jackson will be the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations for the 119th Congress. Rep. Jackson will continue work to deter our adversaries, support our Special Operations Forces, and conduct oversight of the Department of Defense. I thank Rep. Jackson for his continued leadership on the House Armed Services Committee."

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