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U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Latin America: Securing Weapons and Ammunition, Releasing Land, Promoting Environmental Resilience

In Latin America the United States funds physical security and stockpile management programs in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and the Caribbean region to improve the security and management of munitions stockpiles, disrupt the diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, and reduce the risk of catastrophic unplanned explosions at munition storage sites.


U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in East Asia and the Pacific: Clearing Legacy Contamination, Promoting Environmental Resilience

Thousands of communities across East Asia and the Pacific face lingering dangers from landmines and explosive remnants of war dating back to World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Indochina Wars.


U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Africa: Stabilizing Conflict-Affected Areas, Promoting Environmental Resilience

The United States invests in conventional weapons destruction in Africa to foster lasting peace, security, and prosperity.


Annual “To Walk the Earth in Safety” (TWEIS) Report

All right. Good afternoon and welcome to the Washington Foreign Press Center’s briefing to highlight the annual To Walk the Earth in Safety report, which you have in front of you.


Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine PRESS STATEMENT

Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 35th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at $500 million.


Sanctioning Illicit Darknet Marketplace

Today, the United States designated Genesis Market, a hacking group that is also one of the world’s largest illicit marketplaces for stolen device credentials and related sensitive information.


Special Online Briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julianne Smith

Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from South and Central Asia and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with U.S. Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Ambassador Julianne Smith


Appropriators Grill Mayorkas, Becerra on Border Crisis

The Biden Administration’s failed border security policies have undoubtedly created a spiraling security and humanitarian crisis at our southwest border, with illegal crossings continuing to skyrocket.


Harris Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (As Prepared)

Good morning. I want to thank you all for being here today to discuss the Department of Agriculture’s fiscal year 2024 budget request. Secretary Vilsack, I want to welcome you, and I look forward to hearing more about your priorities for the coming year, as well as having a discussion on other important issues under the jurisdiction of this Subcommittee.


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Justice (As Prepared)

The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recesses at any time.



Aderholt Remarks at Oversight Hearing: "Challenges Faced by Rural America" (As Prepared)

Good morning. I’ve really been looking forward to our hearing today. First, I would like to thank all our witnesses for taking time to come speak to us today.


Simpson Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service (As Prepared)

Good afternoon. Today the subcommittee is pleased to be joined by this key panel of Department of the Interior leaders: Director Tracy Stone-Manning with the Bureau of Land Management, Director Martha Williams with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Director Chuck Sams with the National Park Service.


Diaz-Balart Remarks At FY24 Budget Hearing For The Department of the Treasury International Programs

The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will come to order.



Harris Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Food and Drug Administration (As Prepared)

I want to thank everyone for joining us today as we review the Food and Drug Administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request. Our witness is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Robert Califf.



Joyce Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Homeland Security (As Prepared)

Welcome Secretary Mayorkas. I sincerely thank you for joining us today as we discuss the Department’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget submission.


Fleischmann Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Works and the Bureau of Reclamation (As Prepared)

It is my pleasure to welcome Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Michael Connor, and Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, to discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Commissioner Camille Touton to discuss the request for the Bureau of Reclamation.


Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (As Prepared)

Good afternoon, everyone, and Chair Gensler, welcome back to the Subcommittee. My colleagues and I are looking forward to today’s conversation with you.