FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Terrorist Threats and Border Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Original title: POTENTIAL TERRORIST THREATS: BORDER. SECURITY CHALLENGES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

January 1, 2016

national security border security terrorism foreign policy Latin America Caribbean

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal policy regarding border security and counter-terrorism strategies in the Western Hemisphere, which directly impacts U.S. national security protocols and international cooperation efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Department of State

The agency provides testimony and policy guidance regarding diplomatic relations and security in the Western Hemisphere.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The agency provides testimony on border security operations and international counter-terrorism efforts.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing on March 22, 2016, to examine potential terrorist threats and border security challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. The session included testimony from officials at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 22, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee planned to move to a classified setting following the initial public testimony.
The hearing was dedicated to the victims of the March 22, 2016, terrorist attacks in Brussels.
Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The hearing was interrupted by a series of eight votes in the House, requiring a 45-minute recess.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to discuss potential terrorist threats and border security challenges specifically within Latin America and the Caribbean.

Why was the hearing moved to a classified setting?

The subcommittee moved to a to discuss sensitive information regarding security threats that could not be disclosed in a public forum.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Brussels Attack Coincidence

The hearing occurred on the exact day of the 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks, which significantly influenced the tone and focus of the Chairman's opening remarks.

Jeff Duncan

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere“Congressional body conducting the hearing”Map →

personJuan Gonzalez“Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Departmen”Map →

personLev Kubiak“Assistant Director for International Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs En”Map →

personAlan D. Bersin“Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer, U.S.”Map →

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

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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