The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces is one of seven subcommittees within the

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Jurisdiction

The Strategic Forces Subcommittee has jurisdiction over strategic forces, nuclear weapons,

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and nuclear deterrence,

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s, and

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defense.

Members, 117th Congress

Historical subcommittee rosters

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References

External links

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