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Congressional Hearing on U.S. Interests and 2020 Budget for South Asia

Original title: U.S. INTERESTS IN SOUTH ASIA AND THE FY 2020 BUDGET

January 1, 2019

foreign policybudgetSouth Asiainternational developmentnational security

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing establishes the legislative oversight process for how U.S. taxpayer funds are allocated toward foreign aid, security, and diplomatic initiatives in South Asia for the 2020 fiscal year.

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 department's budget and policy priorities for South Asia are subject to congressional oversight and funding approval.

USAID

The agency's operational budget and development programs in South Asia are reviewed by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the official record of a June 2019 House subcommittee hearing regarding the proposed 2020 budget for U.S. State Department and USAID activities in South Asia. The hearing focused on how federal spending supports democratic institutions, economic growth, and security in the region amidst concerns over Chinese influence and terrorism.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 13, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The hearing addressed the Fiscal Year 2020 budget request for the State Department and USAID regarding South Asia.
  • The subcommittee discussed U.S. interests including democracy promotion, economic growth, and security.
  • Members identified China's regional influence, human rights abuses, and radical terrorism as key challenges.
  • The hearing record was kept open for five calendar days for additional statements and questions.
  • Witnesses included officials from the U.S. Department of State and USAID.
  • The document includes responses to questions submitted for the record by Representatives Wagner and Houlahan.

Why It Matters

The hearing establishes the legislative oversight process for how U.S. taxpayer funds are allocated toward foreign aid, security, and diplomatic initiatives in South Asia for the 2020 fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To review the proposed 2020 budget for U.S. foreign policy and development aid in South Asia.
Who testified at the hearing?
Officials from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Focus on China

The hearing explicitly highlights China's growing influence in South Asia as a primary concern for U.S. foreign policy and budget allocation.

China

Connected Entities

personAlice Wells“Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department ”Map →
personKaren Freeman“Assistant to the Administrator for the Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affair”Map →
personTed Yoho“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation“House subcommittee conducting the hearing”Map →
personGloria Steele“Acting Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Asia, USAID”Map →
personBrad Sherman“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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