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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on the International Role of the U.S. Coast Guard

Original title: THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential future legislation and funding priorities for the U.S. Coast Guard's international missions, which impact national security and maritime trade operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Coast Guard

The agency's international operational priorities and strategic roles were the subject of congressional review.

Maritime Industry

International maritime security policies discussed at the hearing influence global shipping and trade regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing on March 10, 2020, to examine the global responsibilities and international operations of the U.S. Coast Guard. The session featured testimony from Coast Guard leadership and maritime policy experts regarding the agency's role in international security and maritime governance.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on March 10, 2020, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • The hearing focused on the international scope of U.S. Coast Guard operations.
  • Testimony was provided by Vice Admiral Daniel B. Abel of the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Expert testimony was provided by representatives from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Northeastern University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
  • The hearing record includes follow-up questions submitted to Vice Admiral Abel by Representatives Maloney, Gibbs, and Larsen.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential future legislation and funding priorities for the U.S. Coast Guard's international missions, which impact national security and maritime trade operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review and discuss the international responsibilities and operations of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Who testified at the hearing?
Testimony was provided by Vice Admiral Daniel B. Abel (U.S. Coast Guard) and experts from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Northeastern University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Discoveries

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Post-Hearing Oversight

The document explicitly includes a section for follow-up questions submitted by committee members to the Coast Guard witness, indicating a formal process for continuing the inquiry after the hearing concluded.

Connected Entities

personSean Patrick MaloneyChairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime TransportationMap →
personDavid BaltonSenior Fellow, Polar Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsMap →
personStephen E. FlynnFounding Director, Global Resilience Institute, Northeastern UniversityMap →
personBob GibbsRanking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime TransportationMap →
personDaniel B. AbelVice Admiral and Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast GuardMap →
personAmy E. SearightSenior Adviser and Director, Southeast Asia Program, Center for Strategic and InMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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