WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following schedule of public events for the week of October 25 – 29.

Subcommittee on Readiness Hearing: “Depot Modernization and Optimization”
Thursday, October 28, 2021
(11:00am ET – 2118 Rayburn and via WebEx – Open) 

Purpose: In the context of a national discussion on infrastructure, and given the $900 million increase for organic industrial base recapitalization included in the House-passed NDAA, this hearing will focus on the requirements, plans, and resources needed to modernize and optimize the infrastructure, facilities, processes, and equipment at the military depots.
 
Witnesses:

Mr. Steven J. Morani
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

Ms. Karen Saunders
Senior Official Performing the Duties of 
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army 
Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
Department of the Army

Mr. Frederick J. Stefany
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Research, Development, and Acquisition
Department of the Navy

Ms. Darlene Costello
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
Department of the Air Force

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