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Pacific territories and external threats

The subcommittee examines the Office of Insular Affairs’ role in supporting prosperity in the Pacific territories and addressing external threats to peace and security.

Wed, Mar 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 11:39 AM ETLongworth House Office Building, Room 1324Longworth 1324

CHAIRJeff Hurd R-CO-3
Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM-3
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HOURS
1:54
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
13
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks.

The witnesses include fellows from the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

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The subcommittee

13 members · 7 Republicans, 6 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Dean ChengSenior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy StudiesFirst appearance
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  • Bruce KlingnerSenior Research Fellow, The Heritage FoundationFirst appearance
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  • Francisco BencosmeFormer China Policy LeadFirst appearance
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  • Cleo PaskalNon-Resident Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAR 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 11:39 AM
  3. Video posted (done)MAR 5, 2025 · 11:39 AM
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  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED DEC 2, 2025

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