Key Takeaways

  • Rep. Jack Bergman chairs the HASC Subcommittee on Readiness.
  • The FY26 NDAA tackles human quotient issues like affordable military child care.
  • Bergman co-introduced the bipartisan Military PFAS Transparency Act in June 2025.

Strategic Implications

This appointment may indicate a focus on readiness and family housing issues. Bergman’s experience as a Marine Corps commander suggests he is well-positioned to oversee DoD policy and programs related to these areas.