Hearings

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.

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.

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.

National Security Subcommittee Hearing on Commission on Wartime Contracting: Interim Findings and Path Forward

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs continued its oversight of defense spending issues with a hearing to discuss the Wartime Contracting Commission’s interim findings on government contract practices in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Commission’s interim report was released in conjunction with this hearing. A final report is due to Congress in 2010.

Hearing on Afghanistan and Pakistan: Resourcing the Civilian ‘Surge’

On Tuesday, May 19, 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 to examine the Administration’s new Afghanistan / Pakistan strategy calling for a “civilian surge.” This hearing featured high-ranking government officials from the Department of State, Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of Defense (DOD).

Hearing on GPS: Can We Avoid a Gap in Service?

On Thursday, May 7, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing on the findings of a GAO report released in conjunction with the hearing that identifies challenges within Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities and the timing and quality of planned upgrades. In addition, the hearing examined GPS procurement history and the reliance on GPS across industries and government.

Hearing on National Security Implications of U.S. Policy toward Cuba

On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs conducted an oversight hearing on the national security policy implications of U.S. policy toward Cuba. The hearing aimed to investigate the impact of current U.S.-Cuba policy on U.S. national security and evaluated the potential effects of increased U.S.-Cuba interaction on U.S. national security interests.

Hearing on Afghanistan and Pakistan: Understanding and Engaging Regional Stakeholders

On Tuesday, March 31, 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 to explore the vital role played by Afghanistan’s and Pakistan’s neighbors. This hearing featured former high-ranking government officials, including the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan in the wake of the September 11 attacks, as well as regional specialists with extensive on-the-ground experience in Iran, India, Russia, China, and the Central Asian Republics.

Hearing on Troops, Diplomats, and Aid: Assessing Strategic Resources for Afghanistan

On Thursday, March 26, 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 designed to explore what objectives the U.S. should try to achieve in Afghanistan, as well as the resources necessary to achieve them including: the utility, capacity, and optimal number of military forces; the utility, capacity, and optimal number of civilian U.S. employees; various international resource options; the positive and negative effects of increased presence of U.S. personnel on the Afghan people; and the optimal model for security and development assistance. This hearing coincided with the ongoing strategic review being prepared for President Obama.

Hearing on Money, Guns, and Drugs: Are U.S. Inputs Fueling Violence on the U.S.-Mexico Border?

On Thursday, March 12, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs conducted an oversight hearing on whether U.S. money, guns, drug consumption, and drug precursors are fueling violence on the U.S.-Mexico border. Members explored the threats this violence poses to U.S. national security interests.

Hearing on Afghanistan and Pakistan: Understanding a Complex Threat Environment

On March 4, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Afghanistan and Pakistan: Understanding a Complex Threat Environment”. The hearing took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

NATIONAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING

MEDIA ADVISORY

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs will continue its extensive oversight of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan by conducting a hearing to investigate the complex web of terrorists, insurgents, jihadis, and extremists operating in this region in order to explore the nature of the threats posed to U.S. national security interests.

This hearing will feature top independent experts with extensive experience on-the-ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan who will testify in open and unclassified session relying on public sources. This hearing is designed to build a foundation of knowledge concerning the problems faced by the U.S. in Afghanistan and Pakistan so that, in subsequent hearings, the Subcommittee can explore the most effective solutions.

WITNESS LIST:

Mr. Peter Bergen, Schwartz Senior Fellow at New America Foundation and author of The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of Al Qaeda’s Leader (2006) as well as Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden (2001);

Mr. Joshua T. White, Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Engagement and Ph.D. Candidate at Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies; and

Paul R. Pillar, Ph.D., Visiting Professor and Director of Studies, Security Studies Program at Georgetown University, and former National Intelligence Officer for the Near East and South Asia.

WHERE: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building

WHEN: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Training and Equipping Afghan Security Forces: Unaccounted Weapons and Strategic Challenges

On Thursday February 12, 2009, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs will conduct a hearing on U.S. efforts to train and equip the Afghan army and police.

“Oversight of U.S.-Pakistan Relations: From Ad Hoc and Transactional to Strategic and Enduring”

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 2:00 P.M. in room 2203 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing on oversight of U.S. – Pakistan strategic relations.

“Oversight Hearing on Sexual Assault in the Military - Part 2”

On Wednesday, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a second hearing to examine the current status of sexual assault response and prevention within the U.S. military.

Oversight Hearing on Sexual Assault in the Military

On July 31, 2008, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Oversight Hearing on Sexual Assault in the Military.”

AFRICOM: Rationales, Roles, and Progress on the Eve of Operations – Part 2

On July 23, 2008, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held the second in a series of oversight hearings exploring the role of the Defense Department’s new Africa combatant command (AFRICOM) in relation to overall U.S. diplomatic, development, and defense interests and activities in Africa.

AFRICOM: Rationales, Roles, and Progress on the Eve of Operations

On Tuesday, July 15, 2008, the Subcommittee on Naitonal Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “AFRICOM: Rationales, Roles, and Progress on the Eve of Operations.”

Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds to Pakistan

On June 24, 2008, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds to Pakistan.”

Oversight of U.S. Efforts to Train and Equip Police and Enhance the Justice Sector in Afghanistan

The hearing entitled, “Oversight of U.S. Efforts to Train and Equip Police and Enhance the Justice System in Afghanistan,” was held on June 18, 2008.

Oversight of the State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program

On June 4, 2008, the Subcommittee on National Security and foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the State Department’s Antiterrorism Assistance Program.”

Oversight of Missile Defense (Part 3): Questions for the Missile Defense Agency.

On April 30, 2008, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Oversight of Missile Defense (Part 3): Questions for the Missile Defense Agency.”

Oversight of Defense Department Acquisitions

On April 29, 2008, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs entitled, “Oversight of Defense Department Acquisitions.”

Oversight of Missile Defense Series

Part 1 - Threats, Realities, and Tradeoffs
Part 2 - What are the Prospects, What are the Costs?
Part 3 - Questions for the Missile Defense Agency

What are the Prospects, What are the Costs?: Oversight of Missile Defense (Part 2).

On April 16, 2008, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs will hold its second hearing US missile defense policy entitled, “What are the Prospects, What are the Costs?: Oversight of Missile Defense (Part 2).

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