Rep. Pat Fallon Named Chairman of House Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Rep. Patrick 'Pat' Fallon, a Republican representing Texas' Fourth Congressional District since 2021, has been appointed Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Military Personnel. The subcommittee oversees policies affecting service members and their families, including military health care and education.
Fallon, a former Air Force officer and Notre Dame football player, emphasizes the importance of supporting service members' transitions into civilian life or the defense industrial base. He has expressed concern about recruitment challenges, with 77 percent of young adults unqualified to serve and branches falling short of goals.
The National Defense Authorization Act of FY26 proposes a 3.8 percent pay increase for military personnel, a move Fallon supports. As chairman, he will oversee the implementation of this and other policies affecting service members and their families. Fallon also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Special Operations Forces Caucus.
Rep. Fallon's appointment as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Military Personnel marks a significant role in shaping policies that affect service members and their families. His background in the military and commitment to supporting service members' transitions demonstrate his dedication to this responsibility.
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