Welcome to the website for the National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee. On this website, you’ll find testimony, statements, and other information from past hearings, as well as our upcoming hearing schedule.
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John F. Tierney, Chairman
Chairman Tierney Reignites Investigation of the Retired Military Analyst Program
Congressman Tierney made the following statement in regard to the announcement by the Office of the Inspector General’s to commit the additional investigative resources necessary to release a new version of the Congressionally-mandated report on the Department of Defense Office of Public Affairs Outreach Program.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 | Defense and Security
Hearing on Sexual Assault in the Military Part 3: Context & Causes
On June 25, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs continued to investigate the issue of sexual assault in the military by holding a hearing focused on characteristics of sexual assailants and contributing factors affecting the occurrences of sexual assaults. The hearing examined the dynamics behind sexual assault, both within the context of the military and the general public, and was designed to inform lawmakers on how the U.S. government can mitigate risks to potential victims in the military. This hearing was timed in advance of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) strategic plan and Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services findings that are set for release in late summer.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 | Defense and Security
Hearing on Afghanistan and Pakistan: Oversight of a New Interagency Strategy
On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs continued their extensive oversight of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan by conducting a hearing designed to explore the Obama administration’s new interagency strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | Defense and Security
Chairman Tierney's Remarks at the National Iranian American Council Conference
Last week, Congressman John F. Tierney (D-MA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs delivered the following remarks at the National Iranian American Council’s Congressional Conference.
Monday, June 15, 2009 | Defense and Security
Hearing on U.S. Contributions to the Response to Pakistan’s Humanitarian Crisis: The Situation and the Stakes
On June 16, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs continued its extensive oversight of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan by conducting a hearing on the situation of the almost three million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. The hearing featured witnesses from the International Crisis Group, Refugees International, and a member of the Pakistani National Assembly who is also a former member of the Pakistani Cabinet. Two of these witnesses testified live from Pakistan. The Subcommittee also received a briefing from the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.