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The House Armed Services Committee Democrats are committed to providing oversight and funding for the Department of Defense, the U.S. Armed Forces, and portions of the Department of Energy under the leadership of Ranking Member Adam Smith.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 8h
Rumors have plagued the deployment of the USS Lincoln. As the lead Democrat on the House Military Personnel Subcommittee, I went to see things for myself. Read more at the link in my bio.
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation to conduct in-person oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently en route to its home port of San Diego. I spoke directly with sailors, Marines, and leadership aboard the ship. Here’s what I learned. 🧵
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 24/09/2026
HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov, MILPERS Subcommittee Ranking Member @houlahan.house.gov & members of the @equality.house.gov are demanding answers & action from Hegseth following reports that some trans service members ousted by Trump's cruel trans ban haven't received separation pay.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 24/09/2026
Trump promised no forever wars. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith calls his bluff. www.youtube.com/live/L7rzXpe...
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Trump Promised No Forever Wars. Adam Smith Calls His Bluff. | The Frank Figliuzzi Show
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 23/09/2026
China and the U.S. are driving the conversation about AI, and it's important that President Trump and President Xi discuss controlling it in a better, more intelligent way during today's summit.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Now is the time for the two most powerful nations to help guide us towards a more peaceful world.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 18/09/2026
"I am aware of reports that the actual number of U.S. service members who have died while supporting operations related to Trump's war against Iran may be higher than previously reported by the Department of Defense.
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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today, @RepAdamSmith & I introduced a bill to prohibit the transfer of the Qatari-gifted Air Force One out of the U.S. Air Force.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026
"The CBO’s findings underscore two important points: First, Trump’s disastrous war against Iran has exacted a staggering toll in terms of lives lost & wounded in action, as well as in the waste of hard-earned taxpayer dollars...
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov joined Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member @joecourtney.bsky.social in introducing a bill to prohibit Qatari-gifted Air Force One from becoming President Trump's private jet or library trophy.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 14/09/2026
I am proud to join @repjoecourtney.bsky.social as an original co-sponsor of the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act to prohibit transfer of that aircraft, or any or any VC-25B Bridge aircraft, from the possession of the U.S. Air Force.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 14/09/2026
Everything about the president’s acceptance of the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 now being used as Air Force One is deeply troubling. @democrats-armedservices.house.gov
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Each year, we pause to remember the sacrifice and heroism displayed in response to the devastating terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. We remember the bravery of dedicated first responders and courageous everyday Americans... .
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 05/09/2026
Calling 6 mos of failing to achieve his own strategic objectives and expending vast amounts of U.S. munitions "small potatoes" is a slap in the face to the 19 U.S. services members killed and the over 750 wounded in Trump's catastrophic war of choice. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'
President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer...
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats @houseforeign.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Marking one year since the Trump admin’s first boat strike, Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov, @adamsmith.house.gov, @jahimes.bsky.social, and @benniethompson.bsky.social introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the admin from continuing to conduct strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 02/09/2026
It's been 1 yr since Trump & his admin launched their unauthorized campaign of lethal U.S. military strikes on boats alleged to be linked to ‘designated terrorist organizations’ & the American people have yet to see any evidence to support Trump's unilateral determinations. - @adamsmith.house.gov
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 28/08/2026
"It has been six months since Trump unilaterally launched his catastrophic war of choice against Iran and so far, he has failed to achieve any of his administration’s constantly changing strategic objectives." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 07/08/2026
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov and SPF Subcommittee Ranking Member @repjoecourtney.bsky.social condemned the staggering cost estimate for Trump’s vanity battleship, which jumped from $15B in April to over $23B in the latest budget review.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 23/07/2026
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov released the following statement after voting no on the House defense bill, which includes a staggering $1.6 trillion price tag and toxic and highly partisan amendments.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 22/07/2026
We stumbled into a conflict in the dumbest way imaginable in the history of the United States of America.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 22/07/2026
The FY27 NDAA is critically important legislation that includes some key Democratic priorities. The problem begins with the $1.6 trillion price tag... - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/LxSaJ7ZUBdg
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HASC Ranking Member Smith on why he is voting against the FY27 NDAA
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 22/07/2026
We had a fair process & robust debate of the FY27NDAA in Committee. That is not the case on the House floor today. No Democratic amdts on controversial issues, like the $1.6 trillion price tag or Trump's Iran war, are being allowed. - HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/un6dkjcbKyA
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 21/07/2026
President Trump is unhinged and disconnected from reality.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 17/07/2026
“If Congress doesn’t pass legislation, it makes Trump’s ongoing fascist takeover easier (but) the problem with this year's defense authorization bill is that it comes with ... $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending for the DoD." @democrats-armedservices.house.gov RM @adamsmith.house.gov
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 13/07/2026
"The President of the United States is now in a fight with Iran over who can extort the rest of the world." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 13/07/2026
"Another thing we could do is actually work with the rest of the nations in the world ... instead of constantly belittling them & fighting them. Diplomacy ... is the only way out of this." - @adamsmith.house.gov on how to end Trump's war against Iran.
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The Progressive Caucus @usprogressives.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"It was an enormous mistake to start this war. Trump still has no idea how to get out of it." - Rep. Adam Smith
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 10/07/2026
Donald Trump is not connected to reality.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 08/07/2026
The war with Iran was a terrible idea.
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Trump has ‘no idea’ how to get out of his war in Iran, says Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/g8J-8UjpciQ?...
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 03/07/2026
As we celebrate this 4th of July & our 250th anniversary of independence, let’s remember the generations of U.S. service members & the sacrifices they’ve made, & continue to make, to ensure our democracy endures & America remains a beacon of freedom, opportunity & justice for all. #America250
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 30/06/2026
"Republicans have voted against the defense budget too. Are they slapping the Armed Services Members in the face?" - Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov responding to House Rules Chair Virginia Fox's attack on Members opposed to the Trump Admin's out of control $1.6 trillion defense budget.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 30/06/2026
"It's partially a vanity project. And also ... it's just a mistake." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov responding to House Committee on Rules Ranking Member @repmcgovern.bsky.social asking about Trump's over $20 billion battleship vanity project.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 29/06/2026
"We cannot afford a $1.6 trillion defense budget. We just can't." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov delivering opening remarks in today's House Rules Committee meeting on the FY27 NDAA.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 29/06/2026
Donald Trump walked right into this trap with Iran.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 23/06/2026
This has been an incredibly costly war.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 24/06/2026
"Today’s Senate vote to pass the House Resolution to prevent Donald Trump from continuing his war of choice with Iran is yet another blindingly clear message to the president that he must end his catastrophic war of choice now.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 22/06/2026
Now Iran knows they have the Strait of Hormuz as a major leverage point, their regime is still hard line, & their nuclear weapons program is not going away. But let's get to a better place. We need to stop this war. - RM @adamsmith.house.gov on U.S.-Iran negotiations youtu.be/zzK8g_CK9Oo
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Ranking Member Smith on NPR: Trump's war was a colossal mistake that needs to end.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 21/06/2026
"Trump has fundamentally failed in this war to try to bring Iran's nuclear program to heel. ... How do we deter and contain Iran now that Trump has put us in this weaker position?" - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov with Alex Witt on @msnownews.bsky.social
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 19/06/2026
"Very clearly the president doesn't understand where we are at in this negotiation. ... If he had unlimited power... Iran's nuclear program would be gone by now, their support for terrorism would be gone by now." - HASC RM @adamsmith.house.gov on @cnn.com w/ @lauracoates.com youtu.be/OseUuI41Bhw
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Ranking Member Smith on CNN: If Trump Had Unlimited Power Iran Wouldn't Have a Nuclear Program
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 18/06/2026
The war with Iran has been one of the worst foreign policy disasters in our nation's history.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 17/06/2026
Nat Sec Dems are demanding the Trump Admin brief Congress on the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/06/2026
"I still don't ...think that either President Trump or Prime Minister Netanyahu understand that we have to find partners for peace, not just enemies that we want to kill." - @HASCDemocrats Ranking Member @AdamSmith on MSNOW youtu.be/JW-FGKVDhJU
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Ranking Member Adam Smith on MSNOW: Hoping for peace w/Iran, but Trump's war was "colossal mistake."
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/06/2026
"This war accomplished nothing for the U.S., it put us in worse shape because we're fighting over opening the Strait of Hormuz. It really points out the folly of having started (it) in the first place, but ending it should be the priority now." @adamsmith.house.gov on @cnn.com youtu.be/huM_6vfEyvY
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Ranking Member Smith on CNN: Trump's Iran War Accomplished Nothing
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 12/06/2026
"Any deal as good or ... better than what Obama had negotiated, & Trump stupidly tore up, is just not on the table & Trump's trying to obfuscate ... so that we don't see that." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov on @cnn.com w/Jake Tapper youtu.be/_tvthx9aJcY
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Ranking Member Smith on CNN: Trump is using weasel words to make Iran deal seem imminent.
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Congressman Donald Norcross @norcross.house.gov · 05/06/2026
Civilian employees break their backs to get America's servicemembers the resources they need to keep us safe.
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 05/06/2026
"This year’s bill continues the committee’s work to reform the Defense Acquisition System ... ensures the quality of life needs of service members, military families, and civilian personnel are met ...
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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 05/06/2026
"The most important thing about this video is there is nothing classified about it... yet they refuse to release this one. Why? Because if the public sees it, they cannot defend it." - @adamsmith.house.gov on @keating.house.gov's NDAA amdt to require DoD to release double-tap boat strike video.
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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 04/06/2026
We need to rely more on diplomacy and stop starting wars all over the world.
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Congressman Donald Norcross @norcross.house.gov · 05/06/2026
Both hospital staff and the servicemembers they cared for suffered badly when the government tried outsourcing healthcare at Walter Reed. Congress stepped in to stop it, but now some lawmakers are trying to go back to the old system. I'm glad @democrats-armedservices.house.gov helped block them:
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