FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Foreign Policy Priorities in the Western Hemisphere

Original title: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

January 1, 2017

foreign policy Western Hemisphere international relations U.S. foreign aid Cuba Venezuela Latin America

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative agenda for U.S. foreign policy and aid oversight in the Western Hemisphere for the 115th Congress, specifically focusing on the allocation of taxpayer funds to Latin American and Caribbean nations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Taxpayers

The hearing concerns the oversight and allocation of federal funds to foreign nations.

Subcommittee Members

Members are tasked with setting the legislative agenda and oversight priorities for the 115th Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held an introductory hearing on February 28, 2017, to discuss policy priorities for the region under the new administration. The session featured testimony from four experts regarding U.S. interests in countries including Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti, and the .

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 28, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee identified Cuba and Venezuela as primary areas of focus for policy review.
The subcommittee identified Colombia, Haiti, and the Northern Triangle as regions receiving significant U.S. taxpayer funding.
The hearing served as an introductory session for new subcommittee members, including Mo Brooks, Francis Rooney, Norma Torres, and Adriano Espaillat.
Four expert witnesses provided prepared statements regarding regional issues and opportunities.
The subcommittee operates under the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the current state of affairs in the Western Hemisphere and to gather expert input on policy priorities for the new administration.

Which countries were specifically mentioned as priorities for U.S. funding and policy?

The Chairman highlighted Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti, and the in Central America as key areas of interest.

Why It Matters

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Transition to New Administration

The hearing explicitly marks the transition of foreign policy focus to the Trump administration's priorities in early 2017.

Trump administration

Connected Entities

personJoseph M. Humire“Executive Director, Center for a Secure Free Society”Map →

personAlbio Sires“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personPeter Quilter“Non-resident senior fellow, Harvard University”Map →

organizationTrump administration“The executive branch administration setting policy priorities”Map →

personJose Cardenas“Former Acting Assistant Administrator, USAID”Map →

personSally Yearwood“Executive Director, Caribbean-Central American Action”Map →

personJeff Duncan“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere”Map →

Sources

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