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Hearing on the 2016 Foreign Affairs Budget

Original title: ADVANCING U.S. INTERESTS IN A TROUBLED WORLD: THE FY 2016 FOREIGN AFFAIRS BUDGET

January 1, 2015

foreign policyfederal budgetdiplomacyfiscal year 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as the formal legislative review of the State Department's proposed spending for 2016, which determines the resources available for U.S. diplomatic operations and foreign aid programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Department of State

The department's funding levels for the 2016 fiscal year are subject to congressional review and approval based on these proceedings.

U.S. Taxpayers

The budget discussed determines the allocation of federal tax dollars toward international diplomatic and aid initiatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on February 25, 2015, to review the U.S. Department of State's budget request for the 2016 fiscal year. Secretary of State John Kerry testified before the committee regarding the department's funding needs and international priorities.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on February 25, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The primary purpose of the hearing was to review the Department of State's budget request for Fiscal Year 2016.
  • Secretary of State John Kerry provided a prepared statement and testimony to the committee.
  • Numerous members of the committee submitted written questions for the record to Secretary Kerry following the hearing.
  • The committee chairman emphasized the need to address the federal budget deficit while evaluating foreign affairs spending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to allow the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to question the Secretary of State about the State Department's proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year.
Who testified at this hearing?
Secretary of State John F. Kerry was the primary witness.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as the formal legislative review of the State Department's proposed spending for 2016, which determines the resources available for U.S. diplomatic operations and foreign aid programs.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Follow-up Questioning

The document shows a high volume of written follow-up questions submitted by 18 different committee members, indicating significant legislative interest in specific budget line items.

House Committee on Foreign AffairsJohn F. Kerry

Connected Entities

personJohn F. Kerry“Secretary of State who provided testimony on the FY 2016 budget.”Map →
organizationU.S. Department of State“The federal department requesting the budget.”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The congressional committee responsible for overseeing the State Department.”Map →
personEdward R. Royce“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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