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United States Senate Committee on Armed Services

The United States Senate Armed Services Committee is a standing committee of the upper chamber of the United States Congress that exercises oversight over defense policy, the armed forces, and related matters. It considers legislation on the Pentagon's budget, military procurement, nuclear weapons policy, and intelligence programs. The committee also oversees the activities of the Department of Defense and the U.S. military. Its chair and members are drawn from the Senate.