Joint Congressional Hearing on Global Terrorism and Homeland Security
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing established the legislative record regarding U.S. counter-terrorism strategy and the assessment of global threats that informed subsequent federal security policies and funding priorities.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The agency is responsible for implementing security policies discussed during the hearing.
U.S. Department of State
The agency manages the foreign policy and diplomatic efforts related to the terrorist sanctuaries discussed.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 18, 2015, as a joint session of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- The primary subject was the rise of radicalism and the expansion of terrorist sanctuaries globally.
- The hearing included testimony from three expert witnesses: General John M. Keane, Matthew G. Olsen, and Peter Bergen.
- The record includes prepared statements from committee leadership, including Michael T. McCaul, Edward R. Royce, Bennie G. Thompson, and Eliot L. Engel.
- Additional materials were entered into the record, including letters from Representative Candice S. Miller and statements from the Syrian American Council and Syrian American Medical Society.
Why It Matters
The hearing established the legislative record regarding U.S. counter-terrorism strategy and the assessment of global threats that informed subsequent federal security policies and funding priorities.
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Joint Committee Oversight
The use of a joint hearing between Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs indicates a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between domestic security and international policy.
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