Congress traditionally moves slowly, yet Representatives Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan are accelerating change. In 2024 they established the bipartisan House Defense Modernization Caucus and have successfully advanced reforms through successive defense authorization bills, focusing on procurement and eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks. Jonathan interviewed both lawmakers to explore their agenda, the mechanics of influencing legislation without formal committee authority, and the prospects for sustained bipartisan defense collaboration.
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