FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on U.S. Policy in Africa

Original title: DEVELOPMENT, DIPLOMACY, AND DEFENSE: PROMOTING U.S. INTERESTS IN AFRICA

January 1, 2018

foreign policy Africa international development national security trade diplomacy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative context for U.S. foreign aid, trade, and military engagement in Africa, which impacts federal budget allocations and international relations.

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 is responsible for implementing the diplomatic strategies discussed during the hearing.

USAID

The agency manages the development and aid programs mentioned in the committee's review.

U.S. Businesses

Companies seeking trade and investment opportunities in Africa are impacted by the policies discussed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing to discuss U.S. diplomatic, economic, and security strategies in Africa. The session featured testimony from State Department and USAID officials ahead of the administration's planned rollout of a new Africa strategy.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on December 12, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The administration scheduled the rollout of a new Africa strategy for December 13, 2018.
The committee reviewed the impact of existing initiatives including the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, the BUILD Act, and the Global Food Security Act.
Chairman Royce identified China and Russia as primary competitors for influence in Africa, citing China's military base in Djibouti.
The hearing included testimony from the Bureau of African Affairs and the Bureau for Africa at USAID.
The committee discussed the role of U.S. engagement in counter-terrorism, wildlife conservation, and economic development.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the legislative context for U.S. foreign aid, trade, and military engagement in Africa, which impacts federal budget allocations and international relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review U.S. diplomatic, economic, and security interests in Africa and to prepare for the administration's new Africa strategy.

Who testified at the hearing?

Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. from the State Department and Ramsey Day from USAID provided testimony.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Pre-Strategy Rollout Hearing

The hearing was strategically timed one day before the administration's official rollout of a new Africa strategy, suggesting a coordinated effort between the committee and the executive branch.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs U.S. Department of State

Connected Entities

personRamsey Day“Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, USAID”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personEdward R. Royce“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →

otherPEPFAR“U.S. global health program”Map →

personTibor P. Nagy, Jr.“Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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