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Read. Follow. Verify.Joint Congressional Hearing on South China Sea Maritime Disputes
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a held on July 7, 2016, by the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs subcommittees. The hearing focused on maritime disputes in the South China Sea, featuring testimony from officials within the Department of Defense and the Department of State.
The hearing serves as a formal record of U.S. government oversight and policy discussion regarding territorial tensions in the South China Sea, which impact international trade routes and regional security alliances.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of Defense
The agency provided testimony regarding its strategic posture in the East Asia region.
U.S. Department of State
The agency provided testimony regarding diplomatic efforts related to maritime disputes.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 7, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
- Abraham M. Denmark (Department of Defense) and Colin Willett (Department of State) provided testimony.
- The primary subject of the hearing was maritime disputes occurring in the South China Sea.
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- The record includes prepared statements from committee members and witnesses, as well as post-hearing questions submitted by members of Congress.
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The hearing demonstrates formal coordination between the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees to address the intersection of military and diplomatic policy in the South China Sea.
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