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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on U.S. Leadership and Elections at the United Nations
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing held on November 18, 2021. The hearing focused on how the U.S. government engages with the United Nations and other international organizations, specifically regarding upcoming leadership elections and diplomatic strategy.
The hearing examines the Biden Administration's strategy for securing leadership positions in international bodies, which directly impacts how the U.S. influences global standards on issues like human rights and technology.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Department of State
The agency is responsible for executing the diplomatic strategies discussed during the hearing.
United Nations Member States
These nations participate in the elections that determine the leadership of U.N. bodies.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 18, 2021, in room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing title is 'Personnel is Policy: U.N. Elections and U.S. Leadership in International Organizations'.
- The subcommittee discussed the importance of U.S. engagement in multilateral bodies to advance national interests through diplomacy rather than conflict.
- The hearing addressed the Biden Administration's approach to upcoming leadership elections within U.N. component agencies.
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- Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
- The hearing was conducted under the rules of the 117th Congress, including specific protocols for remote participation and mask-wearing.
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Focus on Personnel as Policy
The hearing title highlights a strategic shift toward viewing the placement of U.S. personnel in international organizations as a primary tool for foreign policy influence.
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