Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., M.D., announced he has been selected to replace former Representative and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on the House Armed Services Committee.

The House Armed Services Committee is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Department of Defense and the armed forces. It writes and negotiates the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which sets defense policy and spending levels. The committee also conducts hearings and investigations to monitor military operations, readiness, personnel policies, and weapons programs.

“I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to join the House Armed Services Committee (HASC),” said Congressman Conaway. “I have the privilege of representing parts of Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, which is the only the tri-service military base in the United States. It not only prepares our nation’s warfighters for battle but also serves as an integral part of our community. I’m excited for the opportunity to work in a bipartisan manner to help fulfill the needs of the Joint Base and to support the service members across the globe who are defending our nation.”