Congressional Hearing on FY 2018 Budget for South Asia
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing examines a proposed 48% cut to U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic commitments in South Asia, which impacts how the U.S. maintains influence and trade security in a region containing 1.5 billion people.
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U.S. Department of State
The agency is responsible for implementing the proposed budget and managing diplomatic relations in the region.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
The agency manages foreign aid programs that are subject to the proposed 48% budget reduction.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The administration proposed a 48% reduction in budget commitments for South Asia for fiscal year 2018.
- The hearing focused on five specific nations: Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
- The region discussed contains approximately 1.5 billion residents, representing nearly 20% of the global population.
- The subcommittee excluded Afghanistan and Pakistan from this specific hearing, scheduling them for a joint session the following week.
- The hearing record remains open for 5 calendar days for additional statements and questions.
- The subcommittee met in the Rayburn House Office Building on September 7, 2017.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examines a proposed 48% cut to U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic commitments in South Asia, which impacts how the U.S. maintains influence and trade security in a region containing 1.5 billion people.
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Significant Foreign Aid Reduction
The administration proposed a 48% cut to foreign aid in South Asia, signaling a major shift in regional engagement strategy.
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