Thompson Named Chair of Intelligence Subcommittee
January 31, 2007
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) was appointed Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence for the 110th Congress. Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) announced subcommittee assignments earlier this week. Thompson will also serve on the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee.
“I am honored that my colleagues trust me to help ensure our nation has the best intelligence programs in the world and that we are using our capabilities effectively and responsibly,” said Thompson. “The men and women who serve our country by gathering intelligence are one of our nation's best assets, and I look forward to assisting their efforts.”
"As a combat veteran, Mike Thompson knows the value of timely and reliable intelligence,” said Chairman Reyes. “As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, he will use those life lessons and experiences to ensure the tip of the spear is always sharp and the oversight of the intelligence community is robust."
As chairman, Thompson will direct all hearings, investigations and legislative initiatives under the subcommittee's jurisdiction. In addition, the subcommittee will provide oversight to numerous programs within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several Department of Defense intelligence activities.
“A strong intelligence community is essential in times of peace and in times of war,” said Thompson. “By ensuring our intelligence capabilities continue to evolve, we will help create a world where our citizens can live without fear of terrorism and where war is a last resort. Through my chairmanship, I am committed to making intelligence our nation's best weapon.”
Thompson, a Vietnam combat veteran, served on the House Committee on Armed Services from 1998 until 2002. He was appointed to the Committee on Ways and Means in the 109th Congress, where he currently serves on the Health and Select Revenue Measures subcommittees.
“I am honored that my colleagues trust me to help ensure our nation has the best intelligence programs in the world and that we are using our capabilities effectively and responsibly,” said Thompson. “The men and women who serve our country by gathering intelligence are one of our nation's best assets, and I look forward to assisting their efforts.”
"As a combat veteran, Mike Thompson knows the value of timely and reliable intelligence,” said Chairman Reyes. “As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, he will use those life lessons and experiences to ensure the tip of the spear is always sharp and the oversight of the intelligence community is robust."
As chairman, Thompson will direct all hearings, investigations and legislative initiatives under the subcommittee's jurisdiction. In addition, the subcommittee will provide oversight to numerous programs within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several Department of Defense intelligence activities.
“A strong intelligence community is essential in times of peace and in times of war,” said Thompson. “By ensuring our intelligence capabilities continue to evolve, we will help create a world where our citizens can live without fear of terrorism and where war is a last resort. Through my chairmanship, I am committed to making intelligence our nation's best weapon.”
Thompson, a Vietnam combat veteran, served on the House Committee on Armed Services from 1998 until 2002. He was appointed to the Committee on Ways and Means in the 109th Congress, where he currently serves on the Health and Select Revenue Measures subcommittees.
Issues:Defense