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Congressional Hearing on U.S. Strategic Forces Posture

Original title: Congressional Hearing CHRG-118hhrg53351

January 1, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative agenda for U.S. nuclear and space defense policy, which dictates the allocation of billions in federal funding for military readiness and strategic .

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Department of Defense

The department is responsible for implementing the strategic posture and contingency planning discussed in the hearing.

U.S. Taxpayers

Taxpayers fund the strategic defense programs and military operations overseen by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on held a hearing to discuss the current state of U.S. nuclear and space defense capabilities. The session focused on the challenges posed by Russia's suspension of the and China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 8, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Russia has suspended its participation in the New START Treaty and ceased providing treaty notifications to the U.S.
The U.S. continues to provide treaty notifications to Russia despite the lack of reciprocity.
China has surpassed the United States in the total number of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launchers.
Reports suggest Russia's ROSATOM is assisting China in acquiring weapons-grade plutonium.
The subcommittee requested contingency planning for potential Russian increases in warhead deployment.
The President's budget for the fiscal year was delayed beyond its February deadline.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the legislative agenda for U.S. nuclear and space defense policy, which dictates the allocation of billions in federal funding for military readiness and strategic .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New START Treaty?

It is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia that limits the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads.

Why is the subcommittee concerned about China's nuclear program?

The subcommittee noted that China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at an unanticipated pace and has surpassed the U.S. in the number of launchers.

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Discoveries

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Shift in Nuclear Treaty Compliance

The hearing highlights a unilateral shift where the U.S. continues to provide treaty notifications to Russia despite Russia's cessation of the same.

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Connected Entities

personSeth Moulton“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personAnthony J. Cotton“Commander, United States Strategic Command”Map →

organizationROSATOM“Russian state-owned nuclear energy corporation”Map →

personJames H. Dickinson“Commander, U.S. Space Command”Map →

personGlen D. VanHerck“Commander, U.S. Northern Command”Map →

personJohn F. Plumb“Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy”Map →

personDoug Lamborn“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”Map →

Sources

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