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Department of Defense's Artificial Intelligence Structure, Investments, and Applications, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, December 11, 2018
This is the December 11, 2018 hearing on "Department of Defense's Artificial Intelligence Structure, Investments, and Applications", held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Elise Stefanik: "Today we will examine the DOD's [Department of Defense's] efforts to transform the delivery of artificial intelligence-enabled [AI] capabilities to the warfighter. AI and machine learning are topics of priority and deep interest among the members of this subcommittee as we build a blueprint for the battlefield of the future. Over the last year, we have explored these technology issues closely and heard from numerous outside subject matter experts on the emerging opportunities, challenges, and implications of adopting commercial artificial intelligence solutions into the defense enterprise. We have also closely examined our adversaries' investments in AI and related technologies, including China's whole-of-society approach, which threatens our competitive advantage. In response, this committee has taken deliberate bipartisan actions to better organize the Department of Defense to oversee, accelerate, and integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. [...] Today, we will continue this conversation and hear about the DOD's efforts to reorganize and more effectively oversee the execution of AI programs across the military services. We will also examine the Department's investments in basic research to generate groundbreaking AI capabilities for future conflict." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dana Deasy and Lisa Porter.
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2019
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Examining the Global Terrorism Landscape, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, April 30, 2019
This is the April 30, 2019 hearing on "Examining the Global Terrorism Landscape" held before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of David Trone: "This is our first opportunity for this Congress to take a broader view of the terrorism landscape confronting the United States and the rest of the world. It has been 18 years after the attacks on 9/11, and we have seen some success with our counterterrorism policy. But we have also watched the universe enlarge with an unsettling number of terrorist groups and affiliates and offshoots. [...] [T]errorism is indeed diverse. We cannot be lulled into a false sense of security. We have to be prepared, strong, and agile--counterterrorism strategy. The military has a role to play, but almost 2 decades after 9/11 it is clear the problem does not have a military-only solution. We need to address the underlying risks of terrorism, and we must ensure that our counterterrorism efforts account for the complicated politics in regions like the Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia. This requires investing in foreign aid and diplomacy, not cutting the budget for them. I know there is a strong bipartisan support on this committee for smart policies that build on both military and non-military assets and holistic approach." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ali Soufan, Vidhya Ramalingam, and Bill Roggio.
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2019
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Preparing for the Storm: Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, Hearing Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, March 13, 2019
This is the March 13, 2019 hearing on "Preparing for the Storm: Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program" held before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. From the opening statement of Maxine Waters: "We are here today to discuss the future of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is critical to ensuring access to flood insurance coverage across the country, but the NFIP is much more than just an insurance program. The NFIP plays an important role in disaster preparedness and resiliency by providing flood maps, setting standards for flood plain management, and investing in mitigation for our homes, businesses, and infrastructure. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), everyone is at risk of flooding. That means that this is not just a coastal issue, and it means that we all have an interest in ensuring a strong National Flood Insurance Program. I have long advocated for a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP in order to provide certainty in the housing market. Unfortunately, the NFIP has carried along through 10 short-term extensions since Fiscal Year 2017 and has even experienced brief lapses during that time. This haphazard approach to legislating puts communities at risk and undermines the health of our housing market. The NFIP's authorization is currently set to expire May 31, 2019, and I believe that we will break this cycle. I intend to work in a bipartisan manner with Ranking Member McHenry to provide a long-term reauthorization to restore stability and confidence in the market." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Garret Graves, Frank Pallone, Bill Pascrell, Steve Scalise, Mabel Guzman, Christopher Heidrick, Maria Cox Lamm, Raymond Lehmann, Collin O'Mara, and Velma Smith.
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2019
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Trump Administration's Child Separation Policy: Substantiated Allegations of Mistreatment, Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 12, 2019
This is the July 12, 2019 hearing on "The Trump Administration's Child Separation Policy: Substantiated Allegations of Mistreatment" held before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the opening statement of Elijah Cummings: "Today we examine the Trump administration's inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the southern border. I use the word 'inhumane' for a reason. Separating children from their mothers and fathers causes damage that may endure for a lifetime. Let me let that sink in. In other words, until they die. The Trump administration adopted this child separation policy intentionally, purposefully, as a tactic to deter people from coming to the United States and seeking asylum." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Andy Biggs, Debbie Lesko, Veronica Escobar, Jennifer L. Costello, Ann Maxwell, Elora Mukherjee, Jennifer Nagda, and Thomas Homan.
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2019
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Baltic Sea Regional Security: A Field Hearing of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Hearing Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 2, 2019
This is the July 2, 2019 hearing on "Baltic Sea Regional Security: A Field Hearing of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe" held before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. From the opening statement of Roger F. Wicker: "We hope our conversation with today's panelists will provide a better understanding of how our collective efforts will continue to thwart Russia's desire to undermine the peace and security of this crucial region. We want to get a sense of the threats we should be most concerned about as well as a clear understanding of the ways we may best move forward together. Moving forward together certainly includes standing shoulder-to-shoulder with two non-NATO partners present and on the second panel today--Finland and Sweden." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Stephen Twitty, Douglas D. Jones, Raimundas Karoblis, Krzystof Krol, Kristjan Prikk, Jan-Olof Lind, and Janne Kuusela.
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2019
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Recovery, Resiliency and Readiness: Contending with Natural Disasters in the Wake of Climate Change (Climate Change Part III), Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, June 25, 2019
This is the June 25, 2019 hearing on "Recovery, Resiliency and Readiness: Contending with Natural Disasters in the Wake of Climate Change (Climate Change Part III)" held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. From the opening statement of Harley Rouda: "After examining the history of the scientific consensus on climate change and the public health effects of climate change in our first two hearings, today the subcommittee turns to the impact of climate change on natural disasters. This subcommittee has three goals today. First, we are going to illustrate how natural disasters are made both more intense and more frequent due to climate change. [...] Our second goal today is to examine how the Federal Government could have responded better to the 2017-2018 spate of natural disasters, steps the Federal Government has taken to address these challenges, as well as explore ongoing recovery challenges [...] Third, we are going to assess how well FEMA and other Federal agencies, as well as regional and local governments, are prepared for not just the current hurricane and wildfire seasons, but also for the long term, given that climate change is causing more intense and frequent natural disasters. Every single one of us in this room wants FEMA to succeed, and we want to make sure that the agency has the tools and makes the changes necessary to do so." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Witt, Christopher Currie, Michael Mann, Judith Curry, Stephen Costello, Adrienne Williams-Octablien, Mark Ghilarducci, and Omar Marrero.
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2019
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Cyber Crime: An Existential Threat to Small Business, Hearing Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, March 13, 2019
This is the March 13, 2019 hearing on "Cyber Crime: An Existential Threat to Small Business" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. From the opening statement of Marco Rubio: "This hearing will discuss one of the most challenging issues facing small businesses: cybersecurity. It's hard enough for small businesses to get up and running with changing markets, regulatory hurdles, and the cost of starting a business, but cyberattacks can bring a quick end to all of one's hard work. Foreign hackers and other cyber criminals are increasingly targeting small businesses to steal their intellectual property, trade secrets, and valuable information, and an equally nefarious practice is to hold hostage small businesses' operational and customer data in order to get a ransom payment. [...]The risk of cybercrime is greater to small businesses, which lack, many cases, the dedicated IT [Information Technology] staff, the sophisticated equipment that larger companies have in order to try and stay safe. [...] Consequences of cybercrime are also greater for small businesses, which operate on a smaller profit margin and are not always able to bounce back after a costly attack." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Maria Roat, Charles Romine, Stacey Smith, Elizabeth Hyman, and Karen A. Harper.
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Tackling Opioid and Substance Abuse Disorders in Medicare, Medicaid, and Human Services Programs, Hearing Before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, April 19, 2018
This is the April 19, 2018 hearing on "Tackling Opioid and Substance Abuse Disorders in Medicare, Medicaid, and Human Services Programs", held before the Senate Committee on Finance. From the opening statement of Orrin Hatch: "Today, members will have an opportunity to speak with two of the administration's leading experts on opioid-related policies about how Medicare, Medicaid, and human services programs can adapt and be improved to address the crisis, and what this administration and Congress can do to save lives together. It is my hope that members take advantage of this hearing and the expertise of our two witnesses to drill down into policies that are likely to garner bipartisan support to help this committee advance its long record of working together collaboratively. Anything less would be a missed opportunity to help individuals, families, and communities across the Nation." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brett Giroir and Kimberly Brandt.
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Caring for Our Caregivers: Protecting Health Care and Social Service Workers from Workplace Violence, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, February 27, 2019
This is the February 27, 2019 hearing on "Caring for Our Caregivers: Protecting Health Care and Social Service Workers from Workplace Violence" held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections of the Committee on Education and Labor. From the opening statement of Alma S. Adams: "Today, we are here to discuss solutions for protecting our country's front line caregivers from violence in the workplace. The people who work in our Nation's hospitals, nursing homes and other health care institutions, as well as social workers and other health care providers offer critical assistance to those in need. They fulfill this role despite inadequate pay, odd and difficult hours, and as we will discuss, the frequent threat of violence at the hands of people they serve. This hearing is an opportunity to assess the steps taken by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to address workplace violence. It is also a forum to discuss relevant legislation, namely H.R. 1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, which would require OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to issue a strong violence prevention standard." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Patricia Moon-Updike, Angelo McClain, Manesh Rath, and Jane Lipscomb.
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2019
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Securing the Future of American Agriculture, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, April 3, 2019
This is the April 3, 2019 hearing on "Securing the Future of American Agriculture" held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Zoe Lofgren: "I am pleased that we are focusing on an issue of such great national importance--the growing labor challenges that are damaging the American agricultural sector. We have held many hearings on this issue over the past two decades. We have examined the need to provide permanent residence to the undocumented agricultural workforce, the need to reform the H2-A temporary visa program, and even potential alternative solutions to meet our agricultural labor needs. We have always agreed that a solution is necessary. But agreement on that basic principal has not been enough. My hope is that today's hearing will be the last on this issue and that we will finally find a bipartisan balanced solution to the agricultural labor challenges that have vexed us for far too long." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Arturo Rodriguez, Tom Nassif, Areli Arteaga, and Bill Brim.
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2019
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Department of Defense's Role in Foreign Assistance, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, July 11, 2018
This is the July 11, 2018 hearing on "Department of Defense's Role in Foreign Assistance" held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Elise Stefanik: "As we approach year 18 of near constant combat, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see and realize long-term and sustainable progress in many regions. How do we ensure and measure regional and strategic effects on the battlefield that contribute to security and stability? What role does foreign assistance play? And what specific role should the Department of Defense play in support of USAID [United States Agency for International Development] and the State Department?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Melissa Dalton, Robert Jenkins, Jason Ladnier, Mark Mitchell, and Julien Schopp.
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Impact of National Defense on the Economy, Diplomacy, and International Order, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, September 26, 2018
This is the September 26, 2018 hearing on "The Impact of National Defense on the Economy, Diplomacy, and International Order", held before the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of William M. ''Mac'' Thornberry: "Why should the U.S. insist on having the strongest military in the world? What is the connection between a strong military and other instruments of national power and influence? How does a strong military benefit the daily lives of average Americans? As we rightfully work through the details of military threats and capabilities, those are the kinds of questions that we do not often ask, much less answer. [...] Today on the floor, we have the opportunity to do something we have not done in nearly a decade, which is to adequately fund the military on time. But one year's budget does not repair the readiness problems that have developed over the years, and it does not adequately respond to adversaries threatening our superiority in several areas. We need a sustained policy, one we stick with even as political currents wax and wane. Such a policy requires looking at these deeper questions of why military strength is important." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Hal Brands and William Inboden.
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2019
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Worldwide Threats, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, March 6, 2018
This is the March 6, 2018 hearing on "Worldwide Threats" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of James M. Inhofe: "It's particularly timely that we are here with our Nation's top intelligence officials in the context of the administration's newly released National Defense Strategy. [...] Rising powers, like Russia and China, have been investing in military modernization and developing capabilities specifically targeted to contest America's overmatched capabilities. [...] Director [of National Intelligence] Coats, you summed up the gravity of the current threat environment when you wrote, in your prepared statement, 'The risk of interstate conflict, including among the world's great powers, is higher than at any time since the end of the Cold War.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel R. Coats, and Robert P. Ashley Jr.
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2019
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Russia and Arms Control: Extending New START or Starting Over? Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 25, 2019
This is the July 25, 2019 hearing on "Russia and Arms Control: Extending New START [New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty] or Starting Over" held before the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. According to the opening statement of William Keating, the hearing was convened to offer "testimony on the future of the U.S.-Russia arms control, and specifically the extension of New START. [...] The relative peace and stability we feel right now that a nuclear attack from Russia is not imminent is due to the fact that we have these type of agreements; that we know more about what Russia is doing; that they know more about what we are doing. It is because of this that our nightly news does not speculate as to whether or not we will soon be in a war. Why would we ever seek to go back to an era of uncertainty about Russia's next move, things we inevitably fear, and preparing for the worst? Because that is really what I am waiting for, to hear any good reason why we would take on all the risks and costs of losing New START for no clear gain." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas Countryman, Madelyn Creedon, Brian Mckeon, and Thomas Karako.
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2019
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Security Clearance Processing Status Report, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, December 12, 2018
This is the December 12, 2018 hearing on "Security Clearance Processing Status Report" held before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Matt Gaetz: "The Armed Services Committee is deeply interested in the security clearance process. It is essential that a rigorous, fair, and expedient process exist to identify individuals who should be allowed to access classified government data. Without a sound security system, our Nation's safety is potentially endangered and military readiness harmed. It is the Oversight Subcommittee's fifth event on this topic. Today, we will receive another mandated quarterly briefing on the security clearance process. Among other topics, we will hear about the size of the clearance background--or backlog, I should say, the trends of the backlog, and the management initiatives to address it. I am also interested in learning about the status of the Department of Defense's assumption of responsibility for background investigations and the transition of the management of that process from the National Background Investigations Bureau." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel E. Payne, Charles S. Phalen Jr., and Garry P. Reid.
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2019
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Oversight of the Trump Administration's Iran Policy, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, June 19, 2019
This is the June 19, 2019 hearing on "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Iran Policy" held before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Theodore E. Deutch: "This committee has many questions related to the U.S. policy toward Iran, and we welcome the opportunity to hear directly from the Administration. In recent weeks, relations between the United States and Iran have grown increasingly tense. This committee is fully aware of the many challenges posed by Tehran. [...] The Iranian Government's behavior is appalling and my colleagues and I unequivocally condemn its dangerous actions. This committee also has serious concerns, however, about the Administration's Iran policy, its execution, and its unintended consequences." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brian Hook.
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FY20 Budget: State Department Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Bureau, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 24, 2019
This is the July 24, 2019 hearing on the "FY20 Budget: State Department Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Bureau" held before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Theodore E. Deutch: "The purpose of our hearing is to conduct oversight of both the FY20 budget request for the Counterterrorism and CVE [Countering Violent Extremism] Bureau and the administration's overall policy. In FY20, the administration requested a total of $170.8 million for the Bureau, taken collectively from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs, the NADR; ESF [Economic Support Fund]; American Salaries and Security Programs accounts. And while this amount is an increase from the $160.6 million requested in FY19, it is a sharp drop from the $237 million request in FY18 and the $294 million request in FY17." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Nathan Sales.
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2019
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Undermining Democracy: Kremlin Tools of Malign Political Influence, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 21, 2019
This is the May 21, 2019 hearing "Undermining Democracy: Kremlin Tools of Malign Political Influence" held before the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of William Keating: "Much of our work so far in the subcommittee is focused on our need as the United States to remain a leader in standing up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and the importance of working together with our allies who share our commitment to these ideals. Today, we continue along that vein and have before us expert witnesses who will explain how Putin's Russia undermines democratic processes and institutions around the world through various means such as illicit finance, so-called dark money, and corruption." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Carpenter, Laura Rosenberger, Heather Conley, and Peter Doran.
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Future of Iraq's Minorities: What is Next After ISIS? Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, October 4, 2017
This is the October 4, 2017 hearing on the "Future of Iraq's Minorities: What is Next After ISIS?" held before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Marco Rubio: "The hearing is especially timely, not only because we have a new administration that is still working through and formulating its Iraq policy, but also because, for some of the communities in Iraq that are in question and are being impacted, for them, the hour is late, and their continued presence in the lands they have inhabited since antiquity literally hangs in the balance. [...] In the coming weeks and months, the U.S. must be forward-leaning in our Iraq strategy in the hopes of preserving the communities that have been a part of the fabric of Iraq for centuries. Their continued existence, and even their flourishing, is not simply a moral imperative given the grave injustices that they have suffered. It is also a key strategic and national security priority because they are key to any future pluralistic Iraq that respects religious freedom." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Frank R. Wolf and Denise Natali.
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To Protect and Serve: Joint Law Enforcement Efforts in Building Safe Tribal Communities and Stopping Dangerous Drugs from Entering Indian Country, Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, March 20, 2019
This is the March 20, 2019 hearing on "Joint Law Enforcement Efforts in Building Safe Tribal Communities and Stopping Dangerous Drugs from Entering Indian Country" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. From the opening statement of John Hoeven: "The purpose of the hearing is to focus on what we can do in Indian Country to promote safety and to strengthen law enforcement. So you are going to hear from the right individuals today in terms of what they can do with you. We really are trying to understand it, from people who are dealing with these issues on the reservation, in Indian Country every day. [...] [The] purpose is to support the passage of legislation that will enable us to do more in Indian Country to promote safety, promote safety for women, for children, for everybody, to strengthen the hand of law enforcement as well as the tribal attorney and anybody else who is trying to make life better and more secure across this Nation for all of our Native people." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Charles Addington, Kelly Armstrong, Jamie Azure, Judy Brugh, Douglas James Burgum, Mike Faith, Lisa Jackson, Myra Pearson, Richard Salter, Jill Sanborn, and Wayne Stenehjem.
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2019
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Conflict in Libya, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 15, 2019
This is the May 15, 2019 hearing on the "Conflict in Libya" held before the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Theodore E. Deutch: "On April 4, Khalifa Haftar, the Commander of the Libyan National Army [LNA] movement, launched a military offensive against Tripoli, the Libyan capital and home of the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord [GNA]. In response, pro-GNA forces joined several local militias to repel LNA incursions. Unfortunately, the LNA offensive occurred just before U.N.-sponsored talks were scheduled to begin on April 14. [...] Moving forward, it is imperative that the administration articulate a clear U.S. policy in Libya." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Frederic Wehrey, Megan Doherty, Benjamin Fishman, and Thomas Hill.
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Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, Part 8: Cybersecurity, May 23, 2017
This is the May 23, 2017 hearing on "Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Mike Rounds: "We are making historic progress in the construction of our cyber force. There is nothing trivial about the standup of a 6,200-person force within the timelines that each of you must meet. We are pleased that each of you seems to be on track to meet the October 2018 full operational capability, or FOC, deadline that the U.S. Cyber Command has established. [...] Despite the many successes, there are a number of challenges each of you are confronting. The purpose of today's hearing is to understand both the good and the bad, to get a sense of the areas where progress is sound and understand those challenges that are impacting you, challenges, quite frankly, that should be expected when undertaking the significant task that has been put before each of you." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Marshall B. Lytle, Michael M. Gilday, Paul M. Nakasone, Christopher P. Weggerman, and Loretta E. Reynolds.
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Priorities and Challenges in the U.S.-Turkey Relationship, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, September 6, 2017
This is the September 6, 2017 hearing on "Priorities and Challenges in the U.S.-Turkey Relationship" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Bob Corker: "Since serving beside the United States in the Korean War and then joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1952, Turkey has proven itself to be a strong ally and important partner to the United States. We continue to see positive day-to-day cooperation on security issues in and around the Republic of Turkey. Yet, our relationship has not always been as productive as we in the United States might like. For example, in 2003, the Turkish Government refused to allow the United States military to operate from a NATO base in Incirlik, Turkey. In the last year, many of us in America have grown increasingly concerned about our partnership with Turkey. After the failed coup, the Turkish Government arrested tens of thousands of people, instituted a state of emergency that keeps dissidents in legal limbo, and otherwise cracked down on the free press. [...] [President] Erdogan has not only domestically acted against journalists, opposition leaders, and innocent Americans, he has rebuffed his allies internationally. Last month, Turkey agreed to give Russia $2.5 billion in return for surface-to-air missiles that are incompatible with NATO's systems. These developments require that the United States work to preserve our important relationship with Turkey while reassessing ways to address differences that threaten close ties between our countries." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Steven A. Cook and Amanda Sloat.
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Energy Efficiency of Blockchain and Similar Technologies and the Cybersecurity Possibilities of Such Technologies for Energy Industry Applications, Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, August 21, 2018
This is the August 21, 2018 hearing on the "Energy Efficiency of Blockchain and Similar Technologies and the Cybersecurity Possibilities of Such Technologies for Energy Industry Applications" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Lisa Murkowski: "[the hearing was convened to] delve into whether or not blockchain and related technologies will soon have a transformative impact on energy infrastructure. [...] Electronic transactions are stored as blocks that are linked together to form a chain. The more transactions recorded, the longer the chain. The chain is stored in numerous locations simultaneous so the system is decentralized. The verification needed for this data has created an entire new industry. So-called 'miners' are paid by some blockchain applications to verify data blocks as trustworthy. As a result, entire warehouses of computers have been set up to verify this kind of data. Now obviously, this type of computer-driven industry needs electricity and a lot of it [...] but an overnight demand for more power can cause serious stress on a local utility and impact the grid. [...] At the same time, utilities are looking at blockchain as a way to boost both consumer engagement and grid efficiency through secure energy transaction platforms. [...] Now finally, our hearing will examine any cybersecurity advantages that blockchain and similar technologies might offer over other ways of securing our energy infrastructure." Statements, letters and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Paul Skare, Thomas A. Golden, Claire Henly, Arvind Narayanan, and Robert E. Kahn.
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Private Sector and Government Challenges and Opportunities to Promote the Cybersecurity and Resiliency of Our Nation's Critical Energy Infrastructure, Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, March 1, 2018
This is the March 1, 2018 hearing on "Private Sector and Government Challenges and Opportunities to Promote the Cybersecurity and Resiliency of Our Nation's Critical Energy Infrastructure" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Lisa Murkowski:"Cyberattacks are a well-documented and continuing threat. Every day we seem to hear of yet another incident. Increasingly, it appears that the bad actors are nation-states and sophisticated entities, such as organized crime or terror groups. These attacks are across-the-board and not limited, of course, to energy infrastructure. [...] What should the Federal Government do, or refrain from doing, to meet this dynamic and evolving threat? And how can the government help improve the cyber resiliency of critical energy infrastructure if a threat becomes a reality? [...] Protecting our nation's energy infrastructure, we all agree, is critical to maintaining so much of the American way of life. We must determine what the next appropriate steps will be to further identify and prevent cyber intrusions and increase resiliency in the event of an attack. Those solutions may not require more regulation, but rather more common sense and cooperation." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bruce J. Walker, Jim Matheson, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, William H. Sanders, and Robert M. Lee.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Need for Resilience: Preparing America's Transportation Infrastructure for Climate Change, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, May 21, 2019
This is the May 21, 2019 hearing on the "Need for Resilience: Preparing America's Transportation Infrastructure for Climate Change" held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. According to Hearing Charter's Statement of Purpose, the hearing was held to "examine the threat to transportation assets posed by climate change; assess the current state of federal research on transportation infrastructure climate resilience; and explore strategies by which the federal research enterprise can complement state and local efforts on transportation climate resilience more effectively." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Susanne DesRoches, Gregory D. Winfree, Jason Averill, and Scott Reeve.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Contributing Factors to C-130 Mishaps and Other Intra-Theater Airlift Challenges, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, September 28, 2018
This is the September 28, 2018 hearing on "Contributing Factors to C-130 Mishaps and Other Intra-Theater Airlift Challenges," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Robert J. Wittman: "Recently, there have been an alarming rise in noncombat aviation accidents. From fiscal year 2013 to 2017, manned fighter, bomber, helicopter, and cargo warplane accidents rose nearly 40 percent, resulting in the loss of life of over 130 service members in aviation mishaps. Of these incidents, over 20 percent of fatalities occurred in three accidents involving legacy intra-theater aircraft C-130H Hercules, KC-130T, and C-2A Greyhound aircraft operated by the Puerto Rican Air National Guard [PRANG], U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Navy Active Duty, respectively. Considering these three mishaps involve legacy intra-theater aircraft, it is my fervent belief that the services must do everything possible to ensure the safety of flight. To this end, among the things this committee must consider is the recapitalization and modernization of the oldest and most vulnerable legacy aircraft." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Scott D. Conn, Jerry Harris, and Donald E. Kirkland.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Public Law 116-32: Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act of 2019
From the Document: "An Act to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-07-25
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Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program, Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, Part 7: Strategic Forces, May 17, 24; June 7, 2017
These are the May 17, May 24, and June 7, 2017 hearings on "Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The May 17 hearing was regarding "Military Space Organization, Policy, and Programs"; the May 24 hearing was on "The Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Programs"; and the June 7 hearing covered "Nuclear Acquisition Programs and the Nuclear Doctrine." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Heather A. Wilson, David L. Goldfein, Frank G. Klotz, Susan M. Cange, James F. Caldwell, Jr., David C. Trimble, Robin Rand, James A. MacStravic, Robert M. Soofer, and Terry J. Benedict.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Performance of the Electric Power System in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic During Recent Winter Weather Events, Including the Bomb Cyclone, Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, January 23, 2018
This is the January 23, 2018 hearing on the "Performance of the Electric Power System in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic During Recent Winter Weather Events, Including the Bomb Cyclone" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. According to the opening statement of Lisa Murkowski the hearing served as an "opportunity to gauge whether federal policy is helping or hindering improvements in energy system performance. [...] We must ensure that our nation's natural gas supply, which is a boon to our economy and to our national security, can be reliably delivered to a changing marketplace. At the same time, it is not clear what the reliability and economic impacts will be of a grid whose primary electricity resources are less diverse over time as baseload nuclear and coal units continue to retire. Meeting all of these challenges, while also strengthening competition for the benefit of energy customers, should be a shared priority. After all, promoting competition has been a tenet of federal electricity policy that has enjoyed wide bipartisan support for more than two decades and should remain so." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kevin J. McIntyre, Bruce J. Walker, Charles A. Berardesco, Allison Clements, Andrew L. Ott, and Gordon van Welie.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
