Rep. George Whitesides Celebrates House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative George Whitesides (CA-27) released his House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.

Within HASC, Rep. Whitesides will serve on the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation subcommittee, the Strategic Forces subcommittee and the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee. These roles will allow him to advocate for issues vital to his district while advancing critical national defense priorities. 

Rep. Whitesides was the only Democratic member selected to serve on three subcommittees. 

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as a member of the House Armed Services Committee,” said Representative Whitesides. “In addition to advocating for the numerous military facilities and servicemembers throughout our district, I plan on using my background in aerospace to evaluate and advance priorities in defense and space technology. Our nation faces evolving challenges in global security and technological advancement, and I am committed to working across the aisle to ensure that our military is equipped to meet these challenges and that the U.S. remains at the forefront of innovation.”

“Congressman Whitesides’ work as the former NASA chief of staff and CEO of Virgin Galactic along with his uniquely valuable experience with hypersonics, space technology, aerospace manufacturing and testing, and procurement reform will be extremely beneficial to our work to ensure the Department is better able to procure and develop new technology in the face of growing challenges worldwide. His representation of United States Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale and multiple military design and manufacturing operations will be equally important in our work to ensure service members, military families, and civilian workers get the resources and respect they need and deserve,” said Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. “I look forward to working together in the 119th Congress.”

California’s 27th District encompasses the “Aerospace Valley” of Palmdale and Lancaster, home to several military installations vital to the nation’s security. At Plant 42, the new B-21 is being built, alongside the center fuselage of the F-35. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility develops cutting-edge programs essential for maintaining competitiveness against peer nations, and Edwards Air Force Base, home to the 412th Test Wing, is situated just north of the district, with many Edwards personnel residing in the 27th District. Rep. Whitesides will use his position on HASC to advocate for the numerous military servicemembers, workers, and facilities throughout California’s 27th District.

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