The chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement saying they are “very concerned” after a report that the Trump administration is considering restructuring U.S. military combatant commands and headquarters, including surrendering the role of NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).

NBC News reported Tuesday that among the Pentagon’s possible plans is to give up a U.S. four-star general overseeing all NATO military operations in Europe, as has been the case for nearly 75 years.

House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Congress should be included when considering such significant U.S. military changes.

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