STATEMENT: KHANNA TO BE RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBER, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Washington, DC – Rep. Khanna (CA-17) today announced that he will be the ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI) in the 118th Congress.
Khanna was also named as a member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party this week. Both committees are chaired by Representative Gallagher (WI-8).
Following the announcement, Rep. Khanna released the following statement:
"In the digital age, America is facing new threats to its national security, and it is critical that we have a vision for the 21st century. I look forward to working with Rep. Gallagher as ranking member on CITI to present a modern national security strategy that prepares us for threats on the horizon and uses emerging technologies to keep us safe and deter war.
As the representative from Silicon Valley, I understand the nature of the struggle we face. Our adversaries are making advances in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence for their defense systems and have the potential to unleash cyberattacks against our critical infrastructure.
In planning for the future of defense, our emerging and commercial technologies must be at the forefront. One of my goals on this committee will be to strengthen the bridge between Silicon Valley and the Department of Defense, making it easier for DoD to acquire commercial technology. We will look at how startups can overcome the "Valley of Death" and what we can do to make sure America and our defense has the top technologies to keep us a global leader.
As we begin this work, I will remain guided by progressive values, a strong sense of patriotism, and a desire to see the United States restored as a moral and technological leader in the eyes of Americans and people around the world."
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About the Office
Congressman Khanna represents the 17th District of California, which covers communities in Silicon Valley. Visit his website at khanna.house.gov. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RepRoKhanna.