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Fact Sheet: Progress on the 9/11 Commission Recommendations
This fact sheet outlines what the president has done to address the recommendations of the 9/11 commission. Key institutional developments and accomplishments are outlined.
United States. White House Office
2005-12-05
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Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies [September 26, 2005]
President Bush calls for all federal agencies to conserve natural gas, electricity, gasoline and diesel fuel following the damage to U.S. energy supplies done by recent hurricanes.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2005-09-26
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Joint Statement by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair [May 26, 2006]
From the joint statement by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair: "[T]he leaders recognize that as American and British soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are right now standing together in harm's way, we must plan for the future capabilities that will enhance our ability to cooperate. Both governments agree that the UK will have the ability to successfully operate, upgrade, employ, and maintain the Joint Strike Fighter such that the UK retains operational sovereignty over the aircraft. Further, both governments agree to protect sensitive technologies found within the Joint Strike Fighter program. Together, we are working out the details, while remaining committed to these principles. Finally, the President and Prime Minister have a shared view that we need to continue to strengthen and deepen the relationship between our defense establishments to achieve fully interoperable forces and to leverage the respective strengths of U.S. and U.K. industries. The Prime Minister and President look forward to new ways we can achieve that goal."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-; Blair, Tony, 1953-
2006-05-26
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United States Government Operations in Iraq
A National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) signed by President Bush on May 11 defines the organization and structure of the U.S. presence in Iraq that will replace the Coalition Provisional Authority following the planned transition to Iraqi sovereignty by June 30. The NSPD establishes a State Department-controlled Iraq Reconstruction Management Office (IRMO) "to facilitate the transition in Iraq" as well as another entity within the Defense Department called the Project and Contracting Office (PCO) "to provide acquisition and project management support." The directive was first reported by the New York Times on May 14. But as is the case with almost all Bush Administration NSPDs, the full text has not been made publicly available by the White House. A copy was obtained by Secrecy News from a U.S. government source.
United States. White House Office
2004-05-11
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Presidential Directive 15: Chemical Warfare
In this Directive, President Carter directs that "a United States delegation under the direction of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency should immediately initiate bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom, France, the Federal Republic of Germany and Japan, to be followed by negotiations with the Soviet Union on the subject of a comprehensive treaty to ban chemical warfare...The President has also directed that US chemical warfare forces be maintained without force improvement. This directive will be reviewed, beginning with the start of the FY 1980 budget cycle, on the basis of the progress made in arms limitation talks."
United States. White House Office
1977-06-16
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Debt Limit: Market Response to Recent Impasses Underscores Need to Consider Alternative Approaches, Report to Congress
From the Highlights: "GAO [Government Accountability Office] prepared this report as part of its continuing efforts to assist Congress in identifying and addressing debt management challenges related to delays in raising the debt limit. This report examines the effect of delays in raising the debt limit in 2013 on (1) the broader financial system and (2) Treasury debt and cash management and (3) examines alternative approaches to delegating borrowing authority that could minimize future disruptions. To address these objectives, GAO interviewed Treasury officials and market participants across different sectors and analyzed financial market data. GAO also hosted a private online forum where experts provided input on different proposals."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-07
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Nuclear Weapons Sustainment: Improvements Made to Budget Estimates, but Opportunities Exist to Further Enhance Transparency, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "DOD and DOE [Department of Energy] are undertaking an extensive, multifaceted effort to sustain and modernize U.S. nuclear weapons capabilities, which are aging and being deployed beyond their intended service lives. This effort is expected to take decades and cost hundreds of billions of dollars. Section 1043 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, as amended, requires the submission of an annual report to congressional committees on DOD's and DOE's plans for related matters, including 10-year budget estimates, and includes a provision that GAO [Government Accountability Office] review aspects of that report. In June 2014, GAO reviewed the July 2013 joint report and made recommendations to improve future reports, such as documenting the methodology used to create certain estimates and identifying its assumptions and limitations. This report assesses the extent to which the May 2014 joint report provides (1) budget estimates that are consistent with the departments' internal funding and modernization plans and (2) complete and transparent information on the methodology used to develop the estimates. […] GAO recommends that future joint reports provide more thorough documentation of the methodologies used to develop the estimates and comparative information on changes in the estimates from the prior year. DOD and DOE generally agreed, but DOD noted that information on changes is not required. GAO continues to believe the recommendation is valid as discussed further in this report."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-07
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Defense Satellite Communications: DOD Needs Additional Information to Improve Procurements, Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
From the Highlights: "DOD depends on commercial SATCOM [satellite communications] to support a variety of critical mission needs, from unmanned aerial vehicles and intelligence to voice and data for military personnel. In fiscal year 2011, the most recent information available, DOD spent over $1 billion leasing commercial SATCOM. In prior work, GAO [Government Accountability Office] found that some major DOD users of commercial satellite bandwidth were dissatisfied with DISA's acquisition process seeing it as too costly and lengthy. These users also indicated that the contracts used were too inflexible. The Senate Armed Services Committee's report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 included a provision for DOD to report on the future mix of military and commercial SATCOM and for GAO to review DOD's report, issued in August 2014. This report (1) assesses the extent to which DOD efficiently procures bandwidth, (2) analyzes the extent to which DOD has identified its future SATCOM requirements using DOD and commercial satellite services, as well as how those requirements will be met, and (3) identifies the steps DOD is taking to improve its procurements of commercial SATCOM. To conduct this work, GAO reviewed DOD's reports, DOD SATCOM procurement guidance, prior GAO reports, and interviewed DOD officials."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-07
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Summary of Resources for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Campus Law Enforcement Partners
From the Document: "The Department of Homeland Security is proud to support and work alongside [...] law enforcement [professionals]. You work on the front lines every day, at great personal risk, to keep our communities safe. We are committed to ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support you need to continue doing so successfully. This guide highlights many of the resources available to you, including training and grant opportunities, to increase our nation's resilience to evolving threats." This guide also provides information on resources related to the following topics: "Preparedness and Prevention"; "Information and Intelligence Sharing"; "Cybersecurity"; "Critical Infrastructure Protection"; "School Safety and Security"; "Human Trafficking, Forced Labor, and Sex Trafficking"; and "Training and Funding Opportunities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2022-04
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Targeting a Satellite: Contrasting Considerations Between the Jus ad Bellum and the Jus in Bello
From the Introduction: "In the context of human exploitation of the space environment, a satellite is an artificial object that has been intentionally placed into Earth orbit. Its payloads perform various functions such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; positioning, navigation, and timing; and communication. Satellites have become pivotal to military operations since the widespread use of different satellite systems in 1991's Operation Desert Storm. During the 2011 Operation Unified Protector, conducted in Libya, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites played a key role in effective targeting acquisition while minimizing the risk of civilian casualties. With the development and greater availability of counter-space capabilities, these satellites are becoming a prime target of military threats in the great power competition as well as in the event of an armed conflict. [...] This article begins by reviewing existing legal frameworks applicable to military operations in space, especially by developing a three-stage process to address a potential issue of norm conflict arising from the application of the 'jus ad bellum' and 'jus in bello' regimes in the context of international space law. Based on that systematic understanding of existing legal frameworks, it proceeds to examine differences in legal consideration in relation to three threshold legal issues[.] [...] This article concludes with an observation that while its terrestrial impact is arguably relevant to the legal characterization of satellite targeting and the identification of an injured or belligerent State, there is no need to afford special protection to the rights and interests of a third State that may be affected as a result of the operation."
Naval War College (U.S.). International Law Studies
Nasu, Hitoshi
2022
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Assessing the State of America's Seaports, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, Second Session, January 19, 2022
This is the January 19, 2022 hearing on "Assessing the State of America's Seaports." held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Nanette Diaz Barragan: "The purpose of today's hearing is to assess the state of our Nation's seaports. Seaports are critical to the movement of commerce and thus critical enablers of the U.S. economy, especially as the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. As the Chairwoman of the Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee and the Member representing the Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the Nation, I understand how important it is that our seaports have the resources they need in order to support the safe and timely processing of trade and travel. [...] I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today on what assistance Congress and my subcommittee can offer to better support and resource ports. I am also interested in hearing any recommendations from our witnesses on changes that need to happen to CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection]'s public-private partnership program." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christopher J. Connor, Anthony M. Reardon, Eugene D. Seroka, Cathie J. Vick, and Richert L. Self.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Nuclear Weapons Modernization in Russia and China: Understanding Impacts to the United States, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, Hearing Held October 14, 2011
From the opening statement of Michael Turner: "This hearing is very timely because we are currently faced with a highly uncertain future regarding our own nuclear deterrent modernization program. Despite commitments from many key leaders, that modernization of our nuclear weapons stockpile, delivery systems, and supporting infrastructure is critically needed. We are on the verge of halting our modernization program before it even begins. The fiscal year 2012 Energy and Water appropriation bills currently in Congress would make dramatic cuts to nuclear modernization funding levels that were agreed to last year by the President and Senate during consideration on the New START [Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] treaty. In that context, it is important to understand if and how other countries, especially China and Russia, are modernizing their nuclear forces and how that modernization should impact our decisions here in the United States. To help us explore these issues, we have before us several distinguished non-governmental experts on nuclear weapons program strategies and forces in China and Russia." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta Sanchez, Michael Turner, Richard D. Fisher Jr., Jeffrey Lewis, Mark B. Schneider, Kevin P. Chilton, and Michael Mullen.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Sustaining Nuclear Deterrence After New START, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, Hearing Held July 27, 2011
From the opening statement Michael Turner: "With the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012 recently passed by the House, this represents our subcommittee's first non-budget-driven hearing for the 112th Congress. Our panel consists of non-governmental witnesses, three distinguished gentlemen who each have served in previous administrations in some senior capacities relating to our discussion today. […] The witnesses have been asked to provide their assessment of post-New START [Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] U.S. nuclear posture and policy, including potential reduction of the U.S. stockpile below New START levels; the significance of nuclear modernization; considerations relating to a recently announced upcoming review of U.S. deterrence requirements; and nonstrategic nuclear weapons forward-deployed in Europe for extended deterrence and assurance. Today's hearing is just one in an ongoing series of events by which the House Armed Services Committee will conduct oversight of these issues. On July 7th, the full Armed Services Committee received a classified briefing from the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and STRATCOM [United States Strategic Command] on several topics being considered today." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following:
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Status of the Air Force Nuclear Security Roadmap, Hearing Before the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, January 21, 2010
From the opening statement of James R. Langevin: "Today's hearing will review the Air Force's progress in revitalizing its nuclear enterprise following the serious incidents involving nuclear weapons and weapons-related components that occurred or came to light between August 2007 and March 2008. Those incidents spawned numerous investigations into, and assessments of, Air Force and Department of Defense [DOD] nuclear security procedures. In Congress and in the Pentagon, these incidents were recognized as indicators of deterioration in the structure, procedures, culture and leadership of the Air Force's nuclear enterprise that had evolved over more than a decade. So at a more basic level, the purpose of this hearing is to examine how well the Air Force is doing addressing these fundamental concerns. Given the significance of these issues, I think it is fitting that this is our first hearing of the year and, indeed, the first hearing I have chaired since becoming chairman of the subcommittee." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Turner, C. Donald Alston, Frank G. Klotz, and Everett H. Thomas.
United States. Government Printing Office
2010
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Future Options for the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent - Views from Project Atom, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, November 3, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the November 3, 2015 hearing "Future Options for the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent - Views from Project Atom" held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the testimony of Barry Blechman: "Nuclear weapons are the most potent destructive force known to humanity. Yet, even though the United States enjoys a dominant geopolitical position in the world, underpinned by a conventional military superiority greater than any ever known before, US nuclear policies and doctrines remain encumbered by Cold War beliefs in the potential utility of these weapons of mass destruction. These false hopes that nuclear weapons can play a range of political and military roles in US security policy cause the United States to mistakenly pursue a nuclear strategy that is costly -- not only in material terms, but also in geopolitical terms. In the worst case scenarios, the strategy could be catastrophic in terms of human lives and the nation's future. The overarching goal of US nuclear policy and strategy should be to seek to minimize the roles played by these weapons, both in our own policies and in the policies of all other nations. The United States enjoys conventional military superiority over every other nation in the world. As a result, in all situations in which military instruments are relevant means of defending American interests, conventional armed forces are the preferred means of protecting those interests. For the United States, nuclear weapons' only role is to deter nuclear attacks on the US and its allies. They provide no military or political advantage for the United States against any other threat. In addition, any use of nuclear weapons, no matter how limited, would end the longstanding taboo on their use and make devastating nuclear wars more likely. Consequently, US political and military strategy, diplomacy, military doctrine, and military force structure should all aim to minimize the importance accorded to nuclear weapons by the US and all other nations." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Barry Blechman, Elbridge Colby, Adam Mount, Clark Murdock, and Keith Payne.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
2015-11-03
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Ensuring Equitable Delivery of Disaster Benefits to Vulnerable Communities and Peoples: An Examination of GAO's Findings on the CDBG-DR Program, Virtual Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, Second Session, January 19, 2022
This is the January 19, 2022 hearing on "Ensuring Equitable Delivery of Disaster Benefits to Vulnerable Communities and Peoples: An Examination of GAO [Government Accountability Office]'s Findings on the CDBG-DR [Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery] Program," held before the U.S. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services. From the opening statement of Tom Emmer: "The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program is one of several ways that Congress and the Federal Government assist in the local disaster recovery process. It is supposed to swiftly meet the needs of our most vulnerable communities and help small businesses recover from the most severe natural disasters. It is also supposed to provide targeted relief so that affected communities can rebuild homes and infrastructure, and affected businesses can reopen and support their communities. But instead, the program has a history of waste, fraud, and abuse. Time and time again, we see examples of grantees misusing disaster recovery money for purposes outside the scope of approved action plans, or we see bureaucratic gridlock in distributing funds appropriately, or we even see appropriated funds remaining unspent even decades after a disaster. For these reasons, it has become apparent to this subcommittee that the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program fails in its objective to address the unmet needs of the most targeted vulnerable communities. [...] I look forward to hearing from our witnesses and investigating this topic today." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Stephen M. Begg, Chrishelle Calhoun-Palay, Daniel Garcia-Diaz, Andreanecia Morris, and Diane Yentel.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for Department of Defense Nuclear Forces, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 2, 2016
This is the March 2, 2016 hearing on "Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for Department of Defense Nuclear Forces" held before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives. The purpose of this hearing is to put forth a request for funds regarding the nuclear facilities of the United States. Each testimony brings military experts on U.S. nuclear forces to the House of Representatives to brief Congress of the on-goings surrounding nuclear capabilities as well as the needs for further funding to update and modernize U.S. facilities. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Terry Benedict, Arthur Hopkins, Robin Rand and Robert Scher.
2016
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Nonproliferation and Disarmament: What's the Connection and What Does That Mean for U.S. Security and Obama Administration Policy? Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, August 1, 2012
This is the August 1, 2012 hearing, "Nonproliferation and Disarmament: What's the Connection and What Does that Mean for U.S. Security and Obama Administration Policy?," before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. From the opening statement of Michael Turner: "A central tenet of the Obama Administration's security policy is that, if the U.S. 'leads by example' we can 'reassert our moral leadership' and influence other nations to do things relevant to our nonproliferation goals. It is the way the President intends to advance his goal of working toward a world free of nuclear weapons and to deal with the stated twin top priorities of the Administration: nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. For example, in his December 2009 speech accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, the President stated: In the middle of the last century, nations agreed to be bound by a treaty whose bargain is clear: All will have access to peaceful nuclear power; those without nuclear weapons will forsake them; and those with nuclear weapons will work towards disarmament. I am committed to upholding this treaty. It is a centerpiece of my foreign policy. Obviously, if the theory that informs this 'centerpiece' is wrong, we could be risking a lot. It is important to note that we could be jeopardizing our own security and the nuclear umbrella that assures 31 other countries of their security by reason that, as our capacity is reduced, the propensity of other countries to build their own deterrent is increased -- exactly the opposite of what we intend. By agreeing to arms control agreements like New START [Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] or other agreements or unilateral actions like the U.S. statement on missile defense accompanying the START treaty, we are placing ourselves in a situation where we could be sacrificing our freedom to deploy the full range of missile defenses we need." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta Sanchez, Matthew Kroenig, Scott D. Sagan, Michael Turner, Stephen Rademaker, Kori Schake, and Thomas Graham.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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U.S. Nuclear Deterrent: What Are the Requirements for a Strong Deterrent in an Era of Defense Sequester? Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, March 15, 2013
This is the March 19, 2013 hearing on "U.S. Nuclear Deterrent: What Are the Requirements for A Strong Deterrent In an Era of Defense Sequester?," held before the U.S. House Committee on the Armed Services. From the opening statement of Committee Chairman Michael Rogers: "This nation has some key decisions ahead of it. We find ourselves in the position of having to recapitalize our entire deterrent at exactly the time that every other nation is growing or modernizing its nuclear forces, but, we have absorbed reductions in our defense budget of $487 billion and we're now 18 days into President Obama's defense sequester that will take another half a trillion dollars out of our defense budget over the next decade. If we can't fix this problem, we will do what Secretary Panetta described as cuts that would 'decimate our defense. It would cripple us in terms of our ability to protect this country.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bruce G. Blair, Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr., and Keith B. Payne.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, May 12, 2021
This is the May 12, 2021 hearing on "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the Committee on Education and Labor. From the opening statement of Suzanne Bonamici: "We are holding this hearing today to learn about and discuss the Biden administration's priorities for Federal child nutrition programs and the steps we should take to prevent children and families from going hungry during the pandemic and beyond. I want to thank Deputy Under Secretary Dean for being with us today. The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has caused an unprecedented number of children across the country to go hungry. Widespread school closures, combined with the economic crisis created a nightmare scenario in which hunger among children and families surged to unprecedented levels. [...] I look forward to discussing these issues and the work we have ahead to make sure that all children in this country can access the healthy foods they need to thrive." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Stacy Dean.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Audit of U.S. Africa Command's Execution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding
From the Objective: "The objective of this audit was to determine whether U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and U.S. Southern Command officials used Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to support the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic response and operations in accordance with Federal laws and DoD policies. This report focused on USAFRICOM's execution of CARES Act funding."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Inspector General
2022-03-31
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Public Law 117-107: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
"An act to amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022-03-29
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EMR-ISAC: Infogram, Volume 22 Issue 14, April 7, 2022
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "USFA [United States Fire Administration] releases Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2020"; "DIY [do it yourself] tech for bomb technicians' X-ray generator batteries from DHS S&T [Science and Technology Directorate]"; "CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] kicks of [sic] its inaugural Emergency Communications Month"; "Webinar: Preventing DNS [Domain Name System] Infrastructure Tampering"; "These ten hacking groups have been targeting critical infrastructure and energy"; "Spring4Shell flaw: Here's why it matters, and what you should do about it"; "Breach reports show diversity of healthcare cyber targets"; and "State Department launches cyber bureau amid rising global tensions."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2022-04-07
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State of the State Department and State Department Authorization, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, October 27, 2021
This is the Ocotber 27, 2021 hearing on "State of the State Department and State Department Authorization," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Robert Menendez: "I think there is now broad and bipartisan consensus that we have reached a crisis point, and there is a bipartisan desire to address the core structural and resource issues that have too long plagued the [State] Department. With the Department being led by people such as yourself [Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian McKeon], who have dedicated so much of their careers to government service, I had been hoping to see a necessary effort to undertake a systematic reform and modernization effort. Today, I look forward to hearing specifics. What is your thinking about reforming and modernizing the department? Where do you see opportunities to ensure that resources are aligned with the department's missions? What are you doing to address the morale crisis and stem the loss of talented Foreign Service and Civil Service officers? As the Administration continues to deemphasize our military presence around the world, where is the necessary diplomatic counterweight?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brian McKeon.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Fanning the Flames: Disinformation and Extremism in the Media, Virtual Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, February 24, 2021
This is the February 24, 2021 hearing on "Fanning the Flames: Disinformation and Extremism in the Media," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Mike Doyle: "Today we are talking about media outlets, such as cable news, broadcast news, and radio, and the role they play in disseminating disinformation and fomenting extremism. My hope is that our witnesses can help this subcommittee understand the current media ecosystem, how we got here, and potential solutions." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Soledad O'Brien, Jonathan Turley, Kristin Danielle Urquiza, and Emily Bell.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Status of the United States Strategic Forces, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, March 2, 2011
From the opening statement of Michael Turner: "Today's hearing provides our subcommittee with the opportunity to review the status of U.S. strategic forces. Since last year's strategic posture hearing a number of notable events have occurred, and several new policy documents have been released that affect our Nation's strategic posture and which ultimately frame the administration's fiscal year 2012 budget request." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta Sanchez, Michael Turner, C. Robert Kehler, James N. Miller, Keith B. Payne, and William J. Perry.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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Why Congress Needs to Abolish the Debt Limit, Hearing Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, Second Session, February 16, 2022
This is the February 16, 2022 hearing on "Why Congress Needs to Abolish the Debt Limit," held before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget. From the opening statement of John A. Yarmuth: "The debt ceiling now plays an outsized role in our politics and congressional deliberations--something that was never intended. This century-old law was created to make borrowing easier, not harder. Its misuse has already jeopardized our ongoing recovery once, and now threatens the future of our economy and the American people. We will get into the details of why we think it needs to be abolished during this hearing, but because I cannot think of another provision of budget law that has been as misused, misunderstood, and misrepresented as much as the debt limit, I want to lay down the facts right away. [...] [A]s long as the debt limit remains in place, there is a direct threat to our entire economy, and Congress is becoming less and less capable of defusing it. It is time to abolish the debt ceiling. I look forward to hearing from our panel of witnesses who will share their expert analysis and first-hand experience with the costs and risks of this outdated law." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Laura Blessing, Louise Sheiner, LaJuanna Russell, and Mick Mulvaney.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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LIFT America: Modernizing Our Infrastructure for the Future, Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 22, 2019
This is the May 22, 2019 hearing on "LIFT [Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's] America: Modernizing Our Infrastructure for the Future," held before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Frank Pallone, Jr.: "Two of our committee's top priorities are strengthening the economy and combating climate change. One of the best ways for Congress to address both of these priorities now is by rebuilding and modernizing our Nation's crumbling infrastructure. [...] [W]e are discussing the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, or the LIFT America Act, which was introduced last week by all 31 committee Democrats. This is a comprehensive bill that addresses critical infrastructure needs across our entire committee's jurisdiction. It will strengthen our economy for the future by creating good-paying jobs and investing in critical clean energy, broadband, drinking water, and healthcare infrastructure. So as we continue to develop a comprehensive plan to address climate change, there are many actions we can take now to reduce carbon pollution immediately." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brian Wahler, Mignon L. Clyburn, Jessica Eckdish, Daniel A. Lyons, Christopher Guith, and John Auerbach.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Current Status and Future Direction for U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy and Posture, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, Hearing Held November 2, 2011
This is the November 2, 2011 hearing on "The Current Status and Future Direction for U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy and Posture," held before the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. From the opening statement of Henry J. Hyde: "In general, this new and multi-faceted initiative with India has been termed a global partnership, and has been widely hailed as a bold and encouraging development. I personally know of no one who is not in favor of improved relations and enhanced cooperation between the United States and India, which, to my mind and that of many others, is long overdue. Such disagreement as exists on this subject centers primarily on its perceived importance in strategic terms, and on the depth and extent of the anticipated cooperation. Some see a nascent and far-reaching alliance between our two countries that will have a dramatic, perhaps even transforming, geostrategic impact. Others place this new relationship in a more modest context, viewing it as a useful endeavor, but far from heralding a fundamental change in the nature of our relationship, or in the balance of power in Asia." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta Sanchez, Michael Turner, Thomas P. D'Agostino, C. Robert Kehler, James N. Miller, Ellen O. Tauscher, James R. Langevin, Mo Brooks, John C. Fleming, Trent Franks, Doug Lamborn. and Austin Scott.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Assist Ukrainian Nationals
From the Document: "Following Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing support and humanitarian relief to Ukrainian nationals in need both in the United States and abroad. To protect Ukrainians residing in the U.S., the Secretary of Homeland Security designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This will allow Ukrainians here since March 1, 2022 to stay and apply for employment authorization in the U.S. To provide pathways to the United States for Ukrainians seeking refuge, DHS is working to expand current legal pathways and develop new programs in support of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to displaced Ukrainians. We are coordinating our efforts closely with our European allies and partners who are on the frontlines of this humanitarian crisis." This fact sheet covers legal pathways for eligible Ukrainians, TPS, asylum, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, humanitarian parole, and special situations and expedited processing.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2022-03-31?
