Defense
Committee Contact Information
1036 Longworth House Office Building
Phone (202) 225-3481
Membership
Democrats
- Rep. Betty McCollum – Ranking Member
- Rep. Marcy Kaptur
- Rep. Henry Cuellar
- Rep. Pete Aguilar
- Rep. Ed Case
- Rep. Susie Lee
- Rep. Joe Morelle
Republicans
- Rep. Ken Calvert – Chair
- Rep. Hal Rogers
- Rep. Steve Womack
- Rep. Robert Aderholt
- Rep. John Carter
- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
- Rep. Dave Joyce
- Rep. Jake Ellzey – Vice Chair
- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
- Rep. David Valadao
Jurisdiction
Departments of Army, Navy (including Marine Corps), Air Force (including Space Force), Office of Secretary of Defense, and Defense Agencies including activities related to military personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; research and development; and the Military Health System.
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Jurisdiction excludes Department of Defense-related accounts and programs under the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).
WASHINGTON — During today’s House Appropriations Committee markup of the 2026 Defense funding bill, House Democrats fought against House Republicans’ bill that undermines democracy at home and abroad and includes harmful policy riders that divide our nation.
House Republicans’ Defense bill: