Ronny Jackson Launches House Armed Services Chair Bid After 25 Years in the Navy
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Updated · abc7amarillo.com · Jul 13
Ronny Jackson Launches House Armed Services Chair Bid After 25 Years in the Navy
3 articles · Updated · abc7amarillo.com · Jul 13
Summary
Ronny Jackson announced Monday that he is seeking the House Armed Services Committee chairmanship, framing the bid around military readiness, defense investment and support for service members.
Jackson pointed to 25 years as a U.S. Navy rear admiral and his current role leading the panel’s Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee as proof of his national security credentials.
The Texas Republican also sits on the House Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees, adding to a portfolio he said equips him to confront growing threats from U.S. adversaries.
Jackson, who entered Congress in 2021 after serving as a Trump White House physician and adviser, is emerging as a prominent GOP contender for a post that will hinge on House control after the midterms.