FEDERALhearing transcript

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Congressional Hearing on Coast Guard Workplace Misconduct

Original title: RIGHTING THE SHIP: THE COAST GUARD MUST IMPROVE ITS PROCESSES FOR ADDRESSING HARASSING, BULLYING, AND RETALIATION

January 1, 2021

Coast Guard workplace harassment bullying retaliation oversight military personnel

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the effectiveness of Coast Guard internal reporting and disciplinary systems, which directly impacts the workplace safety and professional rights of Coast Guard personnel.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Coast Guard personnel

These individuals are subject to the internal policies and reporting procedures discussed during the hearing.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency oversees the Coast Guard and is responsible for responding to Inspector General reports regarding these issues.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript record of a joint Congressional hearing held on December 11, 2019, to examine how the U.S. Coast Guard handles reports of harassment, bullying, and retaliation. Lawmakers and witnesses discussed the need for improved internal processes to protect personnel and ensure accountability.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on December 11, 2019, as a joint session of two House subcommittees.
The primary focus was the Coast Guard's internal processes for addressing harassment, bullying, and retaliation.
Witnesses included representatives from the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, and Coast Guard Academy staff.
The record includes a DHS response memo to an OIG report submitted by Rep. Lesko.
The record includes multiple 'Questions for the Record' (QFRs) submitted to witnesses by Rep. Thompson and Rep. Hice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To investigate and discuss how the U.S. Coast Guard manages and responds to allegations of harassment, bullying, and retaliation within its ranks.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Young-McLear, Deputy Assistant Inspector General Jackson Eaton, and Vice Admiral Michael McAllister.

Why It Matters

The hearing addresses the effectiveness of Coast Guard internal reporting and disciplinary systems, which directly impacts the workplace safety and professional rights of Coast Guard personnel.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Increased Congressional Oversight

The use of joint subcommittees from different parent committees indicates a high level of legislative priority regarding Coast Guard internal culture.

United States Coast Guard House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security“Joint committee conducting the oversight hearing”Map →

personMichael McAllister“Vice Admiral and Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support”Map →

organizationHouse Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties“Joint committee conducting the oversight hearing”Map →

organizationUnited States Coast Guard“The federal agency under review for its handling of workplace misconduct”Map →

personKimberly Young-McLear“Lt. Cmdr. and witness, Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff at the U.S. Coast G”Map →

personJackson Eaton“Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Special Reviews and Evaluations at the DH”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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