Senate · Standing committee
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Official site: http://www.armed-services.senate.gov/
Composition
27 members
Jurisdiction
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) — Senate counterpart to HASC. Writes the Senate version of the NDAA, conferences with the House.
Why lobbyists care
SASC chairs and ranking members historically wield significant influence over force structure debates and basing decisions. Confirmation jurisdiction over Pentagon nominees (military and civilian) gives SASC additional leverage.
Key programs / authorities
- • FY26 NDAA Senate version
- • Force structure
- • Nominations
Recipients overseen
Federal contractors whose programs are authorized or funded (in whole or part) through this committee's jurisdiction.
Recent activity
Senate NDAA markup completed mid-2025.
Leadership
Ranking member
Full roster · 27 members
Methodology note
This committee has significant jurisdiction over the defense sector. Members above flagged with a "Disclosed defense trades" badge have one or more Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs) covering companies in that sector. The label does not imply legal violation — Members are permitted to hold and trade individual securities under current law, including via managed accounts. Trades shown are disclosed PTR filings; the conflict assessment is our analytical lens on them.
Subcommittees (7)