FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of 2017 Foreign Aid Budget for Latin America and the Caribbean

Original title: EXAMINING FY 2017 FUNDING PRIORITIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

January 1, 2016

foreign aid budget Western Hemisphere fiscal policy international relations

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal step in the federal budget process, determining how nearly $2 billion in taxpayer funds may be allocated to support economic, security, and energy initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Taxpayers

The hearing evaluates the allocation of federal tax revenue toward foreign assistance programs.

Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean

These nations are the recipients of the proposed U.S. foreign assistance funds.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing to review the Obama administration's proposed $2 billion foreign aid budget for the region for 2017. The hearing focused on evaluating whether these funds effectively advance U.S. national interests and address regional challenges like corruption and economic security.

Key Facts

The Obama administration requested nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance for the Western Hemisphere for Fiscal Year 2017.
The proposed 2017 budget represents an increase over the funding provided in Fiscal Year 2015.
The funding is intended to address economic development, citizen security, and clean energy objectives.
The subcommittee is conducting oversight to ensure aid is tied to measurable benchmarks and partner political will.
The hearing took place on April 27, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being requested for foreign aid in the Western Hemisphere?

The administration requested nearly $2 billion for 2017.

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing is for congressional to evaluate the administration's strategy and ensure that foreign aid spending aligns with U.S. national interests.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Increased Scrutiny on Foreign Aid

The subcommittee chairman explicitly linked the approval of foreign aid to the national debt level, signaling a shift toward requiring more rigorous benchmarks for success.

Jeff Duncan

Connected Entities

personFrancisco Palmieri“Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S.”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of State“Executive agency presenting budget priorities”Map →

personElizabeth Hogan“Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S.”Map →

personLuis Arreaga“Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law ”Map →

organizationU.S. Agency for International Development“Executive agency presenting budget priorities”Map →

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

Sources

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