Pelosi Names Conferees to National Defense Authorization Act Conference

"Democrats stand for a strong and smart national defense," said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. "House Democrats know that the safety and security of the American people require a defense budget that provides the certainty and resources our armed forces need to continue their vital mission around the world. Our Democratic conferees bring great experience and patriotism to the table to ensure our military is prepared to meet the challenges of our time, and will fight any destructive, partisan Republican attempts to undermine our constitutional duty to protect and defend the American people."

The House Democratic Conferees to the conference committee are:

House Committee on Armed Services

• Congressman Adam Smith of Washington, Ranking Member

• Congresswoman Susan Davis of California

• Congressman Jim Langevin of Rhode Island

• Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee

• Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo of Guam

• Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut

• Congresswoman Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts

• Congressman John Garamendi of California

• Congresswoman Jackie Speier of California

• Congressman Marc Veasey of Texas

• Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii

• Congressman Beto O'Rourke of Texas

• Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida

The House Democratic Conferees to the conference committee for the CFIUS provision are:

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

• Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey, Ranking Member

House Committee on Financial Services

• Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California, Ranking Member

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

• Congressman Eliot Engel of New York, Ranking Member