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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on U.S. Coast Guard Operations in the Indo-Pacific
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security held a hearing to evaluate how the U.S. Coast Guard contributes to maritime security and strategic goals in the region. Officials from the Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Department of State provided testimony on the agency's role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
This hearing examines the strategic deployment and mission priorities of the U.S. Coast Guard in the , which directly impacts federal maritime security policy and resource allocation in the region.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Coast Guard
The agency's strategic priorities and operational roles in the Indo-Pacific were the subject of congressional review.
Department of Defense
The department provided testimony regarding its strategic planning and policy coordination with the Coast Guard in the Indo-Pacific.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 28, 2023, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The subcommittee examined the U.S. Coast Guard's capabilities and mission set in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Defense (Indo-Pacific Command), and the Department of State.
- The hearing was held to support the national goal of maintaining a 'free and open' Indo-Pacific.
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- Several members of Congress were granted unanimous consent to sit with the subcommittee and ask questions, including representatives from Texas, California, Guam, and American Samoa.
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Interagency Coordination
The hearing highlights a formal, multi-agency approach (Coast Guard, DoD, State) to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
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