SASC
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | Senate Armed Services Committee |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
SASC stands for Senate Armed Services Committee, a political abbreviation.
Senate committee that oversees the Defense Department and the military, writes the Senate version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act and holds confirmation hearings for defense nominees and senior officers.
Example: The nominee faced tough questions at her SASC confirmation hearing.
Usage notes
Both armed services committees were created under the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, which merged earlier military and naval affairs committees. The committee processes thousands of military promotions each year. Its House counterpart is HASC, and the two reconcile their NDAA versions in conference.
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