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The National Security Council: Background and Issues for Congress
Reports · Oct 19, 2022
On February 4, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM)-2, Renewing the National Security Council System. In it, the Biden Administration articulates how it intends...
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National Security Letters in Foreign Intelligence Investigations: Legal Background
Reports · Jul 30, 2015
Five federal statutes authorize intelligence officials to request certain business record information in connection with national security investigations. The authority to issue these national...
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Special Event Security and National Special Security Events: A Summary and Issues for Congressional Consideration
Reports · Oct 9, 2024
Following the end of the Cold War, policymakers began to be concerned with a rise in international and domestic terrorism threats. Because of this, Congress debated and legislated on the security of...
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National Security Review Bodies (Part I): Legal Context and Comparison
Posts · Sep 6, 2023
Federal law creates several frameworks that allow the United States to review the national security risks posed by some private commercial transactions. These legal frameworks give the United States...
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Congress and National Security: Selected Tools and Issues for the 119th Congress
Resources · Dec 20, 2024
The Constitution divides national security powers between the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. Both the President and Congress may take initiative in developing and shaping...
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National Security Letters: Proposals in the 113th Congress
Reports · Jan 22, 2015
A National Security Letter (NSL) is roughly comparable to an administrative subpoena. Various intelligence agencies use NSLs to demand certain customer information from communications providers,...
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National Security Letters: Proposals in the 112th Congress
Reports · Jun 30, 2011
National Security Letters (NSLs) are roughly comparable to administrative subpoenas. Various intelligence agencies use them to demand certain customer information from communications providers,...
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The “National Security Exception” and the World Trade Organization
Posts · Nov 28, 2018
Introduction Recent international trade disputes between the United States and other Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have raised thorny questions about the relationship between national...
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National Security Review Bodies (Part II): Creating New Review Systems
Posts · Sep 6, 2023
Some observers and Members of Congress have advocated for new or expanded national security review frameworks to examine transactions that may not be subject to existing procedures. Proposals in the...
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The State Secrets Privilege: National Security Information in Civil Litigation
Reports · Apr 28, 2022
Over time, the Supreme Court of the United States has developed the common law doctrine known as the “state secrets privilege,” which protects sensitive national security information from being...
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New FCC Rules Ban Authorizations for Equipment Posing National Security Risks
Posts · Jan 11, 2023
On November 25, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released new rules restricting equipment that poses national security risks from being imported to or sold in the United States....
Hearing Hearings to examine maritime security in Africa, focusing on assessing threats to United States commercial diplomacy and national security interests.
senate Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee · Dec 10, 2025 · Request transcript · 4 transcript matches
SPEAKER_07 "Mr. Billingsley, but Senator Ricketts, I'm asking questions about your Safe Chips Act that you filed with Senator Coons and that I would like to be added as a cosponsor to when you're ready to add cosponsors. But again, to you, Mr. Billingsley, shouldn't the transfer of technology like this that has such significant national security implications be reviewed by national security agencies and not simply by the Commerce Department? Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity ties in with nuclear command and control, so it's directly connected to important military..."
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UPDATE: A Steely Look at Steel: Commerce Directed to Prioritize Investigation of the Effects of Steel Imports on National Security
Posts · May 1, 2017
UPDATE: On April 27, 2017, President Trump issued a nearly-identical Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary to also prioritize investigating the effects of aluminum imports on national...
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence.
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 5 transcript matches
SPEAKER_02 "threats is essential, not just for the U.S., but as was mentioned in Senator Rounds' remarks, little bit more detail on that front, too? Sure. Starting at the top, national security and economic security are synonymous. National security and market function and market integrity are synonymous. Our financial infrastructure is essential to our security as a nation. Going beyond that, understanding the economic implications of actions and the likely knock-on effects is a big part of what I believe the intelligence community should be"
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Hong Kong Under the National Security Law
Reports · Nov 15, 2023
Hong Kong is a special administrative region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China). In signing a United Nations-registered treaty with the United Kingdom in 1984 and passing a law...
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Hong Kong Adopts New National Security Ordinance: Article 23
Posts · Apr 1, 2024
On March 23, 2024, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) promulgated an ordinance with the stated purpose of strengthening the “legal system and enforcement mechanisms...
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U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Technologies: National Security, Foreign Policy, and Economic Interests
Reports · Jan 5, 2022
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., is a China-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells telecommunications network equipment and devices. Founded in 1987, the company has grown from a small...
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan, USMC, to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command,...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jan 15, 2026 · Request transcript
Testimony GARBARINO, ANDREW R.
“Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the...
house Homeland Security Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"Ms. Ha McNeil serves as the senior official of the Transportation Security Administration, TSA, performing the duties of the administrator. Ms. McNeil was appointed deputy administrator in 2025 and was previously the chief of staff at TSA. She has a background in national security She has a background in national security and technology policy with prior experience across the National Security Council, the Office of Management and Budget, and private sector roles. Admiral Thomas G. Allen serves..."
Testimony DAVIDSON, WARREN
Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America Fi...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"And I would like to highlight that your personal testimony at Charlie Kirk's memorial service your remarks at this year's Munich Security Conference resonate with me and with many of my constituents, so thank you. I only have time for a few quick topics, so first, thank you for leading one of the most thoughtful national security strategies I've seen in the post-Cold War era. I thought last year's national security strategy was well done, and the national security strategy opposes, quote, the..."
Hearing “Securing Americans’ Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Jun 10, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness Jamil Jaffer
National Security Instititue · 1 hearing
Witness Todd Young
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology · 1 hearing
Witness Michelle Rozo
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology · 1 hearing
Witness Lieutenant General William Hartman
National Security Agency · 5 hearings
Witness General Timothy Haugh
National Security Agency · 2 hearings
Witness Mr. Rob Joyce
National Security Agency · 1 hearing
Witness Mr. Thomas Speciale
Intelligence and National Security Alliance · 1 hearing
Witness Mr. Kel McClanahan
National Security Counselors · 1 hearing
Witness General Joshua Rudd
National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command · 3 hearings
Witness Mr. Steve Yates
China and National Security Policy, Heritage Foundation · 1 hearing
Testimony MICHELLE ROZO
Hearings to examine building a resilient health care future with biote...
senate Finance Committee · Aug 4, 2026
"biotech. Multinational pharmaceutical companies are increasingly going to China to acquire cutting edge innovation. Last year alone, companies entered into more than 150 licensing deals with Chinese biotech firms worth over $135 billion. That was nearly triple the previous year's record. And this year is on pace to shatter that total. Let me spend a minute on why this matters from a national security perspective. I come to this issue as both a scientist and a national security professional. I..."
Testimony SCOTT, RICK
Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances,...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"He brings nearly two decades of national security and foreign policy experience across the White House, Congress, the Executive Branch, international development, and the private sector. He served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of the National Security Council, where he led U.S. efforts to expose and counter China's malign activity across the Americas and the Caribbean, serving as the U.S. Government's lead on regional economic strategies designed to reduce dependency..."
Testimony SPEAKER_01
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"safe because of their race or ethnicity. The number of scientists and students that are interested in coming to the United States, not just from China, but from countries all over the world, is dwindling. This brain drain does not benefit national security. National security is not only about keeping bad actors out. It's also about keeping good, innovative contributors in. I offered this committee five specific recommendations for developing policies that will have a net benefit to America..."
Hearing Hearings to examine arms race.
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
KAINE, TIM "Mr. Billingsley, but Senator Ricketts, I'm asking questions about your Safe Chips Act that you filed with Senator Coons and that I would like to be added as a cosponsor to when you're ready to add cosponsors. But again, to you, Mr. Billingsley, shouldn't the transfer of technology like this that has such significant national security implications be reviewed by national security agencies and not simply by the Commerce Department? Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity ties in with nuclear command and control, so it's directly connected to important military..."
Testimony SPEAKER_42
"For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. R...
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"to get that data and to hopefully at some point be able to partner with them to root out more fraud. Also on the topic of law and order from day one, this administration has been clear that farm is national security. Last summer, we launched our National Farm Security Action Plan that boldly integrates agriculture into the national security strategy for our country for the first time ever, which is sort of stunning, but really glad we're finally getting there. Our plan treats the ownership of..."
Hearing H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H.R. 8884 – Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act; H. Res....
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026 · Request transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_29 "our allies as to what steps and which investments we must make to retake control of these supply chains. The reality is that we have offshore critical defense and manufacturing capabilities to unfriendly nations for too long. But it doesn't have to be this way. America can control its own destiny if we begin to invest in our domestic workforce and industries, including the domestic mining sector. And that includes responsibly developing the vast mineral resources our country is blessed with, including the Duluth Complex in northern Minnesota. It's a win-win across the board. We can develop..."
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to ...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"threats is essential, not just for the U.S., but as was mentioned in Senator Rounds' remarks, little bit more detail on that front, too? Sure. Starting at the top, national security and economic security are synonymous. National security and market function and market integrity are synonymous. Our financial infrastructure is essential to our security as a nation. Going beyond that, understanding the economic implications of actions and the likely knock-on effects is a big part of what I believe..."
Testimony JEREMY HARRELL
Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"The ADVANCE Act and NEMA were the signature items that this committee dragged forward, and we're starting to see these things come to fruition now. These bills before the committee today, and I'll use this analogy on Congressional Baseball Game Week, are singles and doubles to keep that momentum going. There's some targeted areas where it absolutely makes sense to make some reforms that will improve the process, and that positions our country ultimately to lead here because we are in a global..."
Testimony SPEAKER_04
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"Huawei equipment surrounded nuclear missile silos in western Nebraska. Fufang Group was building a grain silo 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base until the Air Force itself said that this was a clear national security threat. national security threat. Governor Cox of Utah removed a CCP front company from its industrial location near a weapons testing facility in Utah. And then property owners tied to Chinese intelligence have been found with properties that literally touch the fence lines..."
Testimony ROSEN, JACKY
Hearings to examine the nominations of Donald Blome, of Illinois, to b...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"The lack of transparency has been especially evident when it comes to the Middle East. Despite repeated commitments from the State Department, including from – directly from Secretary Rubio, this committee has only received sporadic engagement and limited information on critical issues impacting our national security, U.S. national security. Just last month, Secretary Rubio told this committee that the war with Iran had"
Testimony SPEAKER_03
Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to b...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"I have worked in the private sector with 2,000 employees under me that were under CBAs of the 5,000 that reported in to me, and you learn to work with it, but it hinders your ability to deliver a mission. And in this case, our mission is national security, and national security should never be hindered by work rules that limit our ability to flex and be agile, and as agile as the threats we encounter. That's"
Testimony THE HONORABLE CALEB ORR
More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State an...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"and thank you to the subcommittee for your focus on commercial diplomacy. The State Department acknowledges and appreciates your ongoing support for the U.S. government's commercial diplomacy efforts. President Trump's national security strategy articulates the fundamental relationship between economic security and national security, recognizing the United States' economic strength as the foundation for our global leadership and military power, and our commercial presence in strategic..."
Hearing Hearings to examine building a resilient health care future with biotechnology.
senate Health Care Subcommittee · Aug 4, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
MICHELLE ROZO "biotech. Multinational pharmaceutical companies are increasingly going to China to acquire cutting edge innovation. Last year alone, companies entered into more than 150 licensing deals with Chinese biotech firms worth over $135 billion. That was nearly triple the previous year's record. And this year is on pace to shatter that total. Let me spend a minute on why this matters from a national security perspective. I come to this issue as both a scientist and a national security professional. I am a biologist by training and have served across the Department of War and the National Security..."
Hearing China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United States
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
SPEAKER_01 "safe because of their race or ethnicity. The number of scientists and students that are interested in coming to the United States, not just from China, but from countries all over the world, is dwindling. This brain drain does not benefit national security. National security is not only about keeping bad actors out. It's also about keeping good, innovative contributors in. I offered this committee five specific recommendations for developing policies that will have a net benefit to America without unnecessary cost. First, let's predicate policies on specific articulable evidence of conduct,..."
Hearing Hearings to examine a review of the President's supplemental funding request of June 24, 2026.
senate Appropriations Committee · Jul 21, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
THE HONORABLE MIKE ROUNDS "Chair Collins, Vice Chair Murray, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to highlight why food security and national security go hand in hand. I'd also like to thank the Trump administration for recognizing that input pressures have made it more difficult for American farmers to support their own operations. In South Dakota, farming and ranching is more than a job. It's a way of life built on hard work, stewardship, and the hope of leaving the land better for the next generation. Feeding and fueling the world has never been easy. Producers continue showing up year after..."
Hearing U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Security Zones
house Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
MILLS, CORY "Today we know that national security and economic prosperity go hand in hand. Economic security is national security, particularly when it comes to emerging technologies such as AI and the raw material and critical minerals that support them. The nation that controls advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and resilient supply chains will shape the global economy and the balance of power for decades to"
Testimony PALMER, GARY J.
Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"to an extent that I think it is, and it's been mentioned several times, I think, throughout this hearing, that it's a threat to our national security. It's a threat to our economic security, but our national security as well. And this is a question for each of you. Do you think we're at a point where we need to ban the export of"
Testimony YOUNG, TODD
Hearings to examine building a resilient health care future with biote...
senate Finance Committee · Aug 4, 2026
"Our second witness, Dr. Michelle Rosso, is vice chair of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. And before joining the commission, Dr. Rosso served as director of technology and national security at the U.S. National Security Council. I'm going to turn to Ranking Member Hassan to introduce the third"
Testimony LUCAS, FRANK D.
Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economi...
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 12, 2026
"The gentleman's time has expired in this round. The Chair now recognizes the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Mr. Davidson Subcommittee on National Security, Mr. Davidson of Ohio, for five minutes. The gentleman's time has expired. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina, Mr. Moore, for five"
Testimony SPEAKER_07
Hearings to examine maritime security in Africa, focusing on assessing...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"Mr. Billingsley, but Senator Ricketts, I'm asking questions about your Safe Chips Act that you filed with Senator Coons and that I would like to be added as a cosponsor to when you're ready to add cosponsors. But again, to you, Mr. Billingsley, shouldn't the transfer of technology like this that has such significant national security implications be reviewed by national security agencies and not simply by the Commerce Department? Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity..."
Testimony KAINE, TIM
Hearings to examine arms race.
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"Mr. Billingsley, but Senator Ricketts, I'm asking questions about your Safe Chips Act that you filed with Senator Coons and that I would like to be added as a cosponsor to when you're ready to add cosponsors. But again, to you, Mr. Billingsley, shouldn't the transfer of technology like this that has such significant national security implications be reviewed by national security agencies and not simply by the Commerce Department? Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity..."
Testimony KAPTUR, MARCY
Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bil...
house Appropriations Committee · May 15, 2026
"really fine, honest people. Turning to the substance of the bill, U.S. energy independence must be our objective. We've not had it in my entire lifetime, and we're not moving it to the future as fast as we should. The U.S. national security requires U.S. energy security. I'm going to say that again. U.S. national security requires U.S. energy security. The current bill before us must be adapted to better meet the growing energy challenges before our nation and the cost of that energy to our..."
Testimony KIM, ANDY
Hearings to examine FDA bureaucracy, focusing on regulator to roadbloc...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Feb 26, 2026
"I would do anything for them. And I just like, how do we translate that into the urgency of a government trying to be responsive? And I think that's where some of the disconnect hits on so many levels. Mr. Campbell, you talked about it, you used the word national security. I used to work in national security. I was in Afghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere. I saw this government move with urgency when they felt like lives were on the"
Testimony MALOY, CELESTE
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Requests for the Army Corps of Engineers (Civi...
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2025
"environmental expertise. How can our local government, somebody like Tooele County, leverage the Corps' assistance to assess feasibility and impacts of new transportation corridors to improve regional mobility while maintaining national security interests? And I know the national security interest is really important to them, but that area is growing quickly, and they've got to be able to have transportation infrastructure. Thank"
Testimony DELAURO, ROSA L.
Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bil...
house Appropriations Committee · May 15, 2026
"further exacerbating the crisis. If we want to mitigate these effects, we need to invest in alternative sources of energy. This bill threatens our national security by cutting funding for the Nuclear National Security Administration's account for defense nuclear nonproliferation by $282 million, or 12 percent. This hampers our efforts to track down, to"
Testimony RASKIN, JAMIE
“Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office”
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"citizens? In other words, if I'm thinking about maybe creating a group one day, and we might want to have a trademark, and I'm afraid somebody else has a competing trademark, you will go ahead and president on matters of national security. So this is a matter of national security? Okay, let me ask you this. You've emphasized today, and rightfully so, the importance"
Testimony TRAN, DEREK
“Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in ...
house Small Business Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and the Ranking Member for today's hearing. Thank you for our witnesses for being here today. Los Angeles and Orange Counties are home to one of the Nation's most dynamic aerospace and defense manufacturing and research ecosystems. I'm especially proud to represent Auriga Space, located in Garden Grove. I've had the chance to tour their facility with their CEO, Winnie Lai, and see firsthand the amazing work that they are doing to develop the first electromagnetic launch..."
Testimony MS. ABBY WARREN
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Christopher Phelan, of...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jul 23, 2026
"manage complex interagency processes, and deliver results in support of the department's national security and economic missions. The Bureau of Industry and Security plays a vital role in protecting the national security, economic security, and unmatched technological achievement and scientific innovation of the United States. Export controls are among the most important tools available to ensure that America's most sensitive technologies, products, and expertise do not contribute to the..."
Testimony SPEAKER_30
H.R. 8464 – Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; H.R. 8312 – Fraud Preven...
house Rules Committee · Jun 8, 2026
"I think if people don't want to vote for them, then they should vote no on the House floor. But I also want to promote this notion that there's a lot of talk by my Republican friends about we need this for national security. I think we need a definition of national security in this country, one that includes things like the quality of education we provide our kids, the purity of our environment, whether people can afford health"
Testimony KELLY, MARK
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"Did he know this was going to happen or did he just disregard it? And I just want to point out something that was released about six days ago. This is a fundraising email from the President, from the President of the United States. of the United States. And in this email here, where there's multiple links to donate money, it says, as a national security briefing member, you'll receive my private national security briefings. Director Gabbard, or Director Radcliffe, do you think the public should..."
Testimony DAVIDSON, WARREN
Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests: Moscow and Beijing’s ...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Dec 16, 2025
"We've seen tragic consequences for Europe not paying attention to their own security. So I'd like to say, why is President Trump administration's recently published national security strategy not only right for America's national security, but also right for Europe? Mr."
Testimony YOUNG, TODD
Hearings to examine intelligent networks, focusing on powering artific...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 30, 2026
"Or were you just adjusting yourself in the chair? Proving once again, these are national security issues. I keep saying this committee is a national security committee. So when I'm working on merchant shipping, Department of Commerce, it's a national security"
Testimony DR. PATRICIA VALDEZ
Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterpri...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jul 15, 2026
"When evidence indicates potential fraud or other violations of Federal law, NIH coordinates closely with the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice. When matters of national security arise, we work with the HHS Office of National Security. Our efforts are producing measurable"
Hearing Hearings to examine the national security strategy and the western hemisphere.
senate Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
CURTIS, JOHN R. "while our adversaries have treated it as an opportunity. The national security strategy makes a welcome correction by putting the Western Hemisphere near the center of American national security policy. It is right that the United States should focus first on the safety, security, and prosperity of the American"
Testimony MR. ANDREW PAHUTSKI
“Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Busin...
house Small Business Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"The problem is well left to that. It's when we talked about when small businesses are faced with capital decision, partner relationships, equity decisions, that's really at the point of no return where the decision-making needs to happen. And CFIUS is a great measure to protect things through the national security lens, but maybe his transaction didn't present a national security threat and, therefore, it might not necessarily be reviewed through those"
Testimony DR. PATRICIA VALDEZ
Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterpri...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jul 15, 2026
"Now if we learn more and there appears to be an egregious concern, there may be some civil concerns or criminal concerns, we will raise that to our Office of the Inspector General. If there's a national security concern, we can raise those to the HHS Office of National Security. to be able to assist us when it comes to the National Security"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine AI and the American dream, focusing on promoting i...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jun 11, 2026
"so-called allied backfilling. You know, cooperation with our allies is really very important, including so that we don't have companies from important allied countries that aren't subject to the same types of national security restrictions that U.S. companies are subject to, because these are national security concerns vis-a-vis China that we share together. I'd have to duck it,"
Testimony ROY, CHIP
“Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. D...
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"Mr. O'Brien is the Deputy Executive Director of the Federation for American Immigration Reform. He previously served as an Assistant Chief Immigration Judge, Chief of the National Security Division of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate and in other senior roles in USCIS ICE and what was then known as the Immigration and Naturalization"
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.4726, to promote efforts to bring about stability and security in Sudan, S.3984, to authorize a 2-year extension of...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Request transcript
Testimony MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER L.
Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improvin...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"security risks posed by connected robotics before those technologies become deeply embedded in our economy and critical infrastructure. And with that, I want to start with you, Mr. Robbins. I think we can all agree that we should not repeat the mistakes that left the United States scrambling to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment only after it had already been become embedded in our communications networks and posed a significant national security risk. In your view, what makes the covered list an..."
Testimony LINDSAY GORMAN
Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improvin...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"Very. The FCC doesn't have a full picture on its own of national security threats. I believe we should. We need a well-articulated strategy, which the FCC should work with this committee, with Congress, to develop so that the full spectrum of U.S. national security risks, as well as develop so that the full spectrum of U.S. national security risks as well as economic objectives are considered in these decisions and that the biggest risk can be mitigated with broad bipartisan support so that..."
Testimony MICHELLE ROZO
Hearings to examine building a resilient health care future with biote...
senate Finance Committee · Aug 4, 2026
". Thank you. Chairman Young, Ranking Member Hassan, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. It is an honor to appear before you on behalf of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology to discuss why biotech is a matter of U.S. national security. First, let me say, Chairman Young, it has been a pleasure to serve alongside you as vice chair of the commission. Your leadership helped produce recommendations that will strengthen America's..."
Testimony VELÁZQUEZ, NYDIA M.
“Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Busin...
house Small Business Committee · Mar 25, 2026
"exist at the SBA and elsewhere in the federal government to bolster small businesses through capital access and technical assistance, which I have been pleased to support and strengthen throughout my tenure in Congress. That is also why I vehemently oppose the Trump administration's action to undermine this farsighted investment and substitute them with broad, untargeted tariffs, mass deportation, dogecodes, and racism against immigrants and minorities. Not only are these actions morally..."
Testimony MS. ABBY WARREN
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Christopher Phelan, of...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jul 23, 2026
"Thank you, Senator, for the question. So when I think about my philosophy here, as an attorney, I go back to the statute. And ECRA, I think, outlines how we should be approaching these issues. It says, you know, we need to put national security controls in place for, excuse me, export controls in place when there are significant national security concerns, while also recognizing before we do so what the economic impact of those controls are. So that's something I think we need to be monitoring..."
Testimony GILLIBRAND, KIRSTEN E.
Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fi...
senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 22, 2026
"intelligence I understand there's been huge investments by lots of private sector companies but nothing can replace American dominance with having that capability in-house because when you're talking about a private sector participant they can sell their technology to China to any adversary to anyone they don't have the national security priority embedded in their entire architecture and we will risk losing being ahead of many issues that are important for national security so I would urge you..."
Testimony FISCHER, DEB
Hearings to examine America's communications networks.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 2, 2025
"Mr. Mayer leads the association's efforts on cyber and national security. Our second witness is Daniel Kaczynski, President of Comtex, satellite and space communications segment. In his capacity, Mr. Kaczynski leads efforts to advance Comtex strategy and growth as the company focuses on next-generation satellite solutions. Our third witness is Jamel Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the..."
Testimony YOUNG, TODD
Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to ...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"I sit on a number of committees, most of which deal with what I think an outsider would regard as strictly economic issues. I've always approached them first and foremost from an economic or from a national security perspective. I think it's really important that all our agencies are first thinking about national security before they think about anything else. So I'm grateful for that"
Testimony CURTIS, JOHN R.
Hearings to examine the national security strategy and the western hem...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"while our adversaries have treated it as an opportunity. The national security strategy makes a welcome correction by putting the Western Hemisphere near the center of American national security policy. It is right that the United States should focus first on the safety, security, and prosperity of the American"
Testimony DR. MATTHEW FUNAIOLE
Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuil...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"increasingly wields as an instrument of national power. We just heard from Chairwoman Kim that China controls over 50 percent of the commercial market and the U.S. is less than 1 percent, but maybe to put those figures in a little bit more perspective, a single state-owned conglomerate, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSSC, builds more commercial vessels by tonnage each year than the entire U.S. shipbuilding industry has produced since the end of World War II. CSSC is also the..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine arms control and transforming international securi...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 24, 2026
"Well, I would ask you to figure out who the hell wrote that statement that the U.S. supports this deal, and why they are putting out statements from the Department of State that are directly contrary to the position of the President of the United States, who is charged with the responsibility of making that decision. Well, I, I am very glad to hear it, because as we have seen with the recent targeting of Diego Garcia by Iran, this base is critically important for protecting American national..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"That should be unacceptable. This amendment ensures that automakers are not forced to use General Motors' batteries, and that consumers are not forced to pay an additional $5,000 per vehicle, while still targeting the wireless external battery communications that may well present a legitimate national security risk. I would encourage my colleagues to support this amendment and ensure that we're targeting real national security risks without significantly driving up the cost for"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to ...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"counterespionage, money laundering, bribery, and the abuse of our communications platforms to create and sow distrust. We interact with the U.S. intelligence community and counterterrorism officials continuously on dozens of important national security matters. In addition, I've acted as the principal liaison with senior officials at Treasury State and the Department of War on matters of national security. As chairman of the SEC, I advised the intelligence community on various matters and..."
Testimony JEFFREY KESSLER
FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Well, I think it's important for the United States and for the Department of Commerce to support and protect the industry that makes the Look, you used the word balance and I agree with you that it's important to find the right balance. We want to make export markets accessible for our companies and we also want to make sure that we respect national security and in this case we're talking about a set of technologies that are very sensitive from a national security perspective. you know, in the..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE BROOKE ROLLINS
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"know these are all market-moving game-changing opportunities that incentivize while ensuring on the back end that we're fighting the lawfare fight I mean you all see this as much as I do we're leaning in and all the ranchers who you know I've got one in Arizona fifth generation who's about to lose his ranch because the state declared it needed more land for solar panels the same things happening in upstate New York with the same thing with 175 year old farm in New Jersey we're fighting for the..."
Testimony TOKUDA, JILL N.
H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"cuts to health care, cuts to child care, cuts to the very investments that help families put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. National security is not just about the strength of our military. It's about the strength of our country. A nation that prioritizes bullets and bombs over food and health care is not making itself stronger. A weak home front weakens our national security posture. What's even more troubling is that despite this record-breaking request, the administration..."
Testimony KEITH SONDERLING
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"my perspective, the agency that I hopefully am able to lead, you have my commitment that I will continue to work with the unions, to work with our local unions, and meet with them regularly, which I have done throughout my tenure. I would defer to the experts at OPM and the executive order on that, but what I can tell you is really related to IT employees who do deal with national securities. Our systems get hacked daily, and those are some of our most important employees there, and there is a..."
Testimony MCCOLLUM, BETTY
Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"And that includes an $8 billion cut to the Department of Education and a $2 billion cut to teacher training opportunities. I've said this before, cuts to education will have a negative downstream impact on our national security. Engineering, math, science, cyber, computing programs, they will all be impacted by these cuts. These cuts undermine our future national security workforce. And the programs that we fund in the defense bill will suffer because of that. The majority also cut the State..."
Testimony BEATTY, JOYCE
Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century
house Financial Services Committee · May 21, 2026
"hide their money, exploit consumers, and game the system while everyday Americans are left more vulnerable. To make matters worse, Republicans in Congress continue to push a dangerous deregulatory agenda that puts our national security and financial system at risk. For example, lowering the Currency Transaction Report and Suspicious Activity Report thresholds and creating new national security risks to exploit their stablecoin legislation. Just last month, the committee Republicans voted to..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Also protecting the privacy of Americans and ensuring that we have the domestic and allied Supply chains to do so. I think the risk it goes to data privacy and national security And so we have to make sure that we're protecting American consumers data that we're protecting all of our national security assets And that we are ensuring that it's American-made technology that is in these vehicles that are driving on American roadways. Thank you"
Testimony WILLIAMS, ROGER
“Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in ...
house Small Business Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Welcome to today's hearing titled Restoring America's Industrial Base, the Role of Small Business in National Security. I want to thank our witnesses for joining us today and for bringing us expertise and experience to the important discussion. Our national security relies on more than weapons stockpiles. For generations, America's strength has been defined by both the power of our military and the tenacity of the American"
Testimony SPEAKER_07
Hearings to examine maritime security in Africa, focusing on assessing...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity ties in with nuclear command and control, so it's directly connected to important military technology and U.S. military advantage. One of the things about the report of the transfer of these NVIDIA chips that's complicated is the U.S. has now taken an ownership interest in NVIDIA. The U.S. has said that these particular transfers to China will get a 25% stake in the revenue. So we have a revenue upside to transfer a technology to..."
Testimony KAINE, TIM
Hearings to examine arms race.
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"Well, and I think Senator McCormick laid it out well. AI capacity ties in with nuclear command and control, so it's directly connected to important military technology and U.S. military advantage. One of the things about the report of the transfer of these NVIDIA chips that's complicated is the U.S. has now taken an ownership interest in NVIDIA. The U.S. has said that these particular transfers to China will get a 25% stake in the revenue. So we have a revenue upside to transfer a technology to..."
Testimony SPEAKER_15
Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio),...
house Natural Resources Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"U.S. rather than overseas? Thank you for the question, Representative. I believe it's critical that we develop these capabilities here in America. China has made quantum a focus area for investment and are putting a lot of capital behind quantum, and we need to make sure we maintain our leadership here in America for not just quantum gravity and gradiometry, gradiometry but the broader capabilities that quantum can bring to the nation. I believe they have both economic and national security..."
Testimony SPEAKER_07
Hearings to examine maritime security in Africa, focusing on assessing...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"The chips in that legislation are not named by a brand name, but the qualities of those chips that would be subject to significant national security review before transfer laid out in that. I support this legislation that was filed last week. I'm seeking to be added as a co-sponsor. The question that I want to ask each of you is should the State Department, DOD, and other national security agencies have a greater say in decisions like this, the transfer of high-end chips that could reduce our..."
Testimony KAINE, TIM
Hearings to examine arms race.
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Dec 10, 2025
"The chips in that legislation are not named by a brand name, but the qualities of those chips that would be subject to significant national security review before transfer laid out in that. I support this legislation that was filed last week. I'm seeking to be added as a co-sponsor. The question that I want to ask each of you is should the State Department, DOD, and other national security agencies have a greater say in decisions like this, the transfer of high-end chips that could reduce our..."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"how much he cares about the work we do and make sure that everyone is heard from and everyone has an opportunity to express themselves. I also want to thank the ranking member, Ms. McCollum, for her great work, her great leadership, and her friendship. And certainly to the full committee chair and ranking member, how much we appreciate them and the entire staff. You know, the committee has a solemn responsibility to invest taxpayer dollars wisely in a matter that reflects our nation's..."
Testimony HAGERTY, BILL
Hearings to examine the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, ...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 26, 2026
"He helped the chairman oversee the Department of War's Indo-Pacific Command. I was proud to have him serve as a national security fellow in my office for two years. There, I had the opportunity to see firsthand Kevin's judgment, his work ethic, and his commitment to advancing U.S. national security interests. I believe strongly that Kevin is going to be uniquely qualified to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to ASEAN, and I'm happy to urge my colleagues to support his"
Testimony COTTON, TOM
Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to ...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"intelligence work. Mr. Clayton, given your many years as a seasoned professional in both government and private practice, I'm eager to hear how your experiences will inform your plans to return the ODNI to those roots. I look forward to working with you to provide any legislative relief that you deem necessary, such as transferring centers or functions to other government agencies, because while many functions that are needful occur at the ODNI, they don't necessarily need to be occurring..."
Testimony SPEAKER_29
H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H...
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026
"our allies as to what steps and which investments we must make to retake control of these supply chains. The reality is that we have offshore critical defense and manufacturing capabilities to unfriendly nations for too long. But it doesn't have to be this way. America can control its own destiny if we begin to invest in our domestic workforce and industries, including the domestic mining sector. And that includes responsibly developing the vast mineral resources our country is blessed with,..."
Testimony CORNYN, JOHN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Barbera Thornhill, of North Car...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jun 25, 2026
"successful tenure in the private sector. He was also a participant on several nonprofit boards and focused on national security and economic policy. In 2019, President Trump appointed John to serve on his intelligence advisory board where he offered the president and some of us in Congress sage counsel on matters of national security. Most recently, John served as undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence within the Treasury"
Testimony SCOTT, RICK
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States Space Command and...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 26, 2026
"It's a pretty big issue. I got to serve as governor of Florida for eight years and now a senator, so we prioritized and put a lot of effort into the Space Coast. I became governor right after manned flight was shut down, so it was a big issue. We tried to make sure that the Space Coast is an aerospace hub and a model of what happens when we use public-private partnerships to help America's reach its exploration goals. So unfortunately, we're not the only one trying to do this. We've got..."
Testimony SPEAKER_02
Hearings to examine AI and the American dream, focusing on promoting i...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jun 11, 2026
"This committee, of course, has oversight of export controls. And there are major opportunities that I think sponsors on this committee and elsewhere in Congress have pointed out to really bolster national security, strengthen our export control rules and enforcement capability, and kind of assert the Congress's role in ways that would be lasting on this sort of nicely interlocking set of aspects of this national security problem. Yes,"
Testimony SPEAKER_42
"For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. R...
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"Thank you. I think that, yeah, I think we're talking about the El Dorado, Arkansas, urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizer plant, which is really exciting. I know I mentioned in the top of the comments the importance of national security, that what I have learned moving into this job, I knew it was a major challenge, but the fact that we've offshored our fertilizer, our seeds, our supply chains, our processing over a number of years really is a national security issue. We used to produce our own..."
Testimony ALSOBROOKS, ANGELA D.
Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to...
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Well, I'm glad to hear that. And I have to tell you again, I'm relieved to hear, because the last time, and again, we can just go look at it, when I questioned you about this, it was a different response, but this is the last question. So national security was invoked to justify the revocation of collective bargaining agreements across the federal government in March of 2025, and I want you to please explain why the March 2025 executive order applied the exception to agencies that have less of..."
Testimony HEINRICH, MARTIN
Hearings to examine the nominations of William Hague, of Washington, t...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 23, 2026
"You know, one of the things we've realized, a number of the members who work in particular on the African continent have realized that natural resource management is actually national security. It is what, you know, provides the infrastructure that pushes back on many of the influences that we're concerned about on the continent, and so it's important that we meet our obligations because when we don't, we suffer in terms of national security. Mr. Lilly, last"
Testimony SPEAKER_01
China’s Economic Espionage and Subnational Influence in the United Sta...
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jun 25, 2026
"that our country unfortunately has sometimes made in the past, substituting ethnicity-based suspicion for evidence-based enforcement in the name of national security. When we in the United States have failed to recognize the distinction between governments and the people subjugated and ruled by those governments, we have subjugated people in our country, often our own citizens and residents, to harm and discrimination. Unfortunately, Asian Americans have too often been the victim in the name of..."
Testimony JEFFREY KESSLER
FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"decisions and approvals come quickly. As you said, you know, it could be as little as two weeks, it could be a month or two and again that's the vast majority of cases that we handle. One of the changes that I've made and one of the changes that I committed to make when I was going through my confirmation process was to stop the rubber stamping of licenses that involve serious national security equities. As I mentioned before, under the prior administration there were thousands of licenses..."
Testimony SPEAKER_20
United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First F...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"is tougher or easier than it is in the United Nations, From a broader sense, I would refer. Just name the names, yeah. Well, I would refer, actually, to our national security, national defense strategy. That are working against us, Iran, China, Russia, North"
Testimony SPEAKER_13
The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
house Budget Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Secondly, we're going to strengthen our food supply. We're not going to allow instability and a lack of resilience in the food supply, food securities, national security. We're not going to be begging China or anybody to feed our families. Thirdly, we have to do something to give confidence to the American people that there is, in fact, free, fair, and accurate elections. We have a crisis in confidence in our elections. Say what you want about corruption and fraud, where"
Hearing Business meeting to consider H.R.260, to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries and nongovernmental...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jan 29, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of John Dever, of Illinois, to be General Counsel, George Wesley Street, of Virginia, to be Director of the...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jun 25, 2025 · Request transcript
Testimony MR. VALJAY RIGBY
Hearings to examine the next 250, focusing on small businesses leading...
senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee · Aug 5, 2026
"can reduce these catastrophic wildfire risks and protect these agricultural business and rural economies that depend on healthy landscapes. Third, Congress should recognize agriculture as a national asset. Agricultural security is national security. Family farms support rural"
Hearing Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances, and security.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SCOTT, RICK "He brings nearly two decades of national security and foreign policy experience across the White House, Congress, the Executive Branch, international development, and the private sector. He served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of the National Security Council, where he led U.S. efforts to expose and counter China's malign activity across the Americas and the Caribbean, serving as the U.S. Government's lead on regional economic strategies designed to reduce dependency on China-backed financing. Most recently, he served as National Security Advisor to Speaker of the..."
Hearing "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture"
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_42 "to get that data and to hopefully at some point be able to partner with them to root out more fraud. Also on the topic of law and order from day one, this administration has been clear that farm is national security. Last summer, we launched our National Farm Security Action Plan that boldly integrates agriculture into the national security strategy for our country for the first time ever, which is sort of stunning, but really glad we're finally getting there. Our plan treats the ownership of farmland and who's purchasing farmland, animal disease defense, and our food supply chains as the..."
Hearing More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State and Commerce
house East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
THE HONORABLE CALEB ORR "and thank you to the subcommittee for your focus on commercial diplomacy. The State Department acknowledges and appreciates your ongoing support for the U.S. government's commercial diplomacy efforts. President Trump's national security strategy articulates the fundamental relationship between economic security and national security, recognizing the United States' economic strength as the foundation for our global leadership and military power, and our commercial presence in strategic infrastructure and key theaters as an important source of leverage. The State Department is focused on..."
Hearing Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill
house Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · May 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
KAPTUR, MARCY "really fine, honest people. Turning to the substance of the bill, U.S. energy independence must be our objective. We've not had it in my entire lifetime, and we're not moving it to the future as fast as we should. The U.S. national security requires U.S. energy security. I'm going to say that again. U.S. national security requires U.S. energy security. The current bill before us must be adapted to better meet the growing energy challenges before our nation and the cost of that energy to our people. My strong view is that a bipartisan compromise can be crafted, and it's going to take a little..."
Hearing “Restoring America’s Industrial Base: The Role of Small Businesses in National Security.”
house Small Business Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
TRAN, DEREK "Thank you, Mr. Chairman and the Ranking Member for today's hearing. Thank you for our witnesses for being here today. Los Angeles and Orange Counties are home to one of the Nation's most dynamic aerospace and defense manufacturing and research ecosystems. I'm especially proud to represent Auriga Space, located in Garden Grove. I've had the chance to tour their facility with their CEO, Winnie Lai, and see firsthand the amazing work that they are doing to develop the first electromagnetic launch system for rockets. From advanced manufacturing and satellite technology to defense software and..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Christopher Phelan, of Minnesota, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, John Crews,...
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jul 23, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MS. ABBY WARREN "manage complex interagency processes, and deliver results in support of the department's national security and economic missions. The Bureau of Industry and Security plays a vital role in protecting the national security, economic security, and unmatched technological achievement and scientific innovation of the United States. Export controls are among the most important tools available to ensure that America's most sensitive technologies, products, and expertise do not contribute to the military modernization or strategic ambitions of our adversaries. At the same time, BIS helps preserve the..."
Hearing Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise
house Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DR. PATRICIA VALDEZ "When evidence indicates potential fraud or other violations of Federal law, NIH coordinates closely with the HHS Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice. When matters of national security arise, we work with the HHS Office of National Security. Our efforts are producing measurable"
Hearing “Defending Main Street: Combating CCP Threats to America’s Small Businesses.”
house Small Business Committee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MR. ANDREW PAHUTSKI "The problem is well left to that. It's when we talked about when small businesses are faced with capital decision, partner relationships, equity decisions, that's really at the point of no return where the decision-making needs to happen. And CFIUS is a great measure to protect things through the national security lens, but maybe his transaction didn't present a national security threat and, therefore, it might not necessarily be reviewed through those"
Hearing Hearings to examine AI and the American dream, focusing on promoting innovation, affordability and American dominance.
senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · Jun 11, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_02 "so-called allied backfilling. You know, cooperation with our allies is really very important, including so that we don't have companies from important allied countries that aren't subject to the same types of national security restrictions that U.S. companies are subject to, because these are national security concerns vis-a-vis China that we share together. I'd have to duck it,"
Hearing Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity
house Communications and Technology Subcommittee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER L. "security risks posed by connected robotics before those technologies become deeply embedded in our economy and critical infrastructure. And with that, I want to start with you, Mr. Robbins. I think we can all agree that we should not repeat the mistakes that left the United States scrambling to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment only after it had already been become embedded in our communications networks and posed a significant national security risk. In your view, what makes the covered list an effective national security tool? And are there other tools or authorities that Congress should..."
Hearing Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Commerce.
senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Apr 22, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
GILLIBRAND, KIRSTEN E. "intelligence I understand there's been huge investments by lots of private sector companies but nothing can replace American dominance with having that capability in-house because when you're talking about a private sector participant they can sell their technology to China to any adversary to anyone they don't have the national security priority embedded in their entire architecture and we will risk losing being ahead of many issues that are important for national security so I would urge you to revisit your exuberance for the private sector because it puts us in jeopardy of not being first..."
Hearing FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
JEFFREY KESSLER "Well, I think it's important for the United States and for the Department of Commerce to support and protect the industry that makes the Look, you used the word balance and I agree with you that it's important to find the right balance. We want to make export markets accessible for our companies and we also want to make sure that we respect national security and in this case we're talking about a set of technologies that are very sensitive from a national security perspective. you know, in the vast majority of cases for licenses that we handle,"
Hearing An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
THE HONORABLE BROOKE ROLLINS "know these are all market-moving game-changing opportunities that incentivize while ensuring on the back end that we're fighting the lawfare fight I mean you all see this as much as I do we're leaning in and all the ranchers who you know I've got one in Arizona fifth generation who's about to lose his ranch because the state declared it needed more land for solar panels the same things happening in upstate New York with the same thing with 175 year old farm in New Jersey we're fighting for the King ranch family in Washington so it is a multitude of issues but ensuring that we're preserving..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
KEITH SONDERLING "my perspective, the agency that I hopefully am able to lead, you have my commitment that I will continue to work with the unions, to work with our local unions, and meet with them regularly, which I have done throughout my tenure. I would defer to the experts at OPM and the executive order on that, but what I can tell you is really related to IT employees who do deal with national securities. Our systems get hacked daily, and those are some of our most important employees there, and there is a national security exception in the law, and that's what that executive order directed us to do. So..."
Hearing Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MCCOLLUM, BETTY "And that includes an $8 billion cut to the Department of Education and a $2 billion cut to teacher training opportunities. I've said this before, cuts to education will have a negative downstream impact on our national security. Engineering, math, science, cyber, computing programs, they will all be impacted by these cuts. These cuts undermine our future national security workforce. And the programs that we fund in the defense bill will suffer because of that. The majority also cut the State Department funding bill a shocking 22% from last year's level. That would diminish diplomatic and..."
Hearing Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio), “Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026.’’ • H.R. 9640 (Rep. Wittman), “Earth...
house Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee · Jul 21, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_15 "U.S. rather than overseas? Thank you for the question, Representative. I believe it's critical that we develop these capabilities here in America. China has made quantum a focus area for investment and are putting a lot of capital behind quantum, and we need to make sure we maintain our leadership here in America for not just quantum gravity and gradiometry, gradiometry but the broader capabilities that quantum can bring to the nation. I believe they have both economic and national security implications, yes, it will allow us to fortify our critical mineral supply chain and own our own..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary, Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary,...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_10 "And we should insist that new technologies meet our standards for transparency, security, and consumer protection. Finally, economic security is national security. We have rediscovered the wisdom of Alexander Hamilton that every nation ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of national"
Hearing Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
MAST, BRIAN J. "over our allies, and over literally anybody. President Trump's agenda recognizes that economic security is national security. He is advancing energy"
Hearing “DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics: Examining the National Security Risks of PRC Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Autonomous Technologies and...
house Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee · Mar 17, 2026 · Request transcript
Testimony MS. SAMANTHA BARNCASTLE
Oversight hearing titled “The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Centu...
house Natural Resources Committee · May 20, 2026
"We need a system that better aligns NEPA review, ESA consultation, permitting, and federal procurement timelines so projects can move efficiently while still maintaining accountability and environmental protections. We need agencies empowered to partner with local project operators instead of micromanaging them, and we need Congress to recognize that water infrastructure is national infrastructure because food security is national security. The people who built the West through the Reclamation..."
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances,...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"The starting point is legal architecture. China's national security law, national intelligence law, and data security law together compel any Chinese company to hand its data to the state on demand, in secret, with no independent court able to refuse and no transparency to reveal when it happens. The obligations run one"
Testimony SPEAKER_02
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"Thank you, Ms. Lesher-Fernandez. Chairman Arrington, this resolution is about security, funding our armed services to protect our national security, funding our nation's farmers to protect food security, and funding measures to protect election security. What would be the cost if we fail in our constitutional duty to protect America's"
Testimony SPEAKER_05
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for the fi...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Apr 21, 2026
"Occasionally, power must be projected to create long-term peace. American national security is anchored by our nuclear deterrent. DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration is honored by this mission to ensure a safe, secure, and effective deterrent against new and evolving threats. Today, NNSA is delivering more new"
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to...
senate Mar 12, 2025 · Request transcript
Testimony TUBERVILLE, TOMMY
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"That's right. One other thing real quick. You spoke about the National Farm Security Action Plan. How are you working with the Department of War with this for our national"
Testimony BUDD, TED
Hearings to examine the nomination of Walter Clayton, of New York, to ...
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"Great. Thanks. A little while ago, you and Chairman Cotton were talking about economic security being national security, those two being synonymous. So, we've got an intelligence community largely established in 1947, around the Cold War"
Testimony MOSKOWITZ, JARED
More Bang for the Buck: Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State an...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Mr. Fogel, and Assistant Secretary for Economic Energy and Business Affairs, Mr. Rohr, who are leading our export promotion efforts across the Departments of Commerce and State. America First means ensuring that America's economic interests are at the forefront of U.S. foreign policy, because as we know, economic security is national security. This is critical for my home state of Michigan, which exports over $58 billion in goods to the world in 2025, including agricultural and manufactured..."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Legislative Hearing on the following bill: • H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio),...
house Natural Resources Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"about artificial intelligence, quantum computing, data centers, and your company is developing quantum technologies. How important are these capabilities that they be developed here in the Does this become part of our economic security and national security effort to bring these quantum technologies into play here, and particularly in regard to mapping our mineral resources? And this is a question for the entire"
Testimony SPEAKER_12
H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H...
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026
"Whether it is fraud, terrorism, driving while intoxicated, assault, drug trafficking, human trafficking, violent crime of all sorts, all are greatly disincentivized by this amendment because it streamlines and makes more efficient their charging and convictions. I want to reiterate that immigration security is national security. I believe that my two amendments will build on the good work that has already been done in this administration to secure the borders and to combat dangerous criminal..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE MIKE ROUNDS
Hearings to examine a review of the President's supplemental funding r...
senate Appropriations Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"Chair Collins, Vice Chair Murray, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to highlight why food security and national security go hand in hand. I'd also like to thank the Trump administration for recognizing that input pressures have made it more difficult for American farmers to support their own operations. In South Dakota, farming and ranching is more than a job. It's a way of life built on hard work, stewardship, and the hope of leaving the land better for the next..."
Testimony THE HONORABLE MIKE ROUNDS
Hearings to examine a review of the President's supplemental funding r...
senate Appropriations Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"and unfair trade practices impact farmers' ability to produce food, fiber, and fuel. Food security, energy security, and national security are connected. We also have an opportunity to strengthen both agriculture and energy security by permanently authorizing voluntary access to nationwide, year-round sales of E15. Giving consumers the option to choose a higher ethanol blend would increase domestic fuel production, expand markets for corn growers, reduce reliance on foreign energy sources, and..."
Testimony BOOZMAN, JOHN
Hearings to examine a review of the President's supplemental funding r...
senate Appropriations Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"understand the position that our Secretary of Agriculture is in. I gave a presentation a couple years ago when Senator Rubio, then Senator Rubio, was over here in the middle of it. I was talking about agriculture. He punched me and said, John, always tell them that food security is national security. Now Senator Cotton, who's head of the Intelligence Committee now, has taken his place. He's doing the same"
Testimony LIEUTENANT GENERAL DOUGLAS SCHIESS
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Douglas A. Sc...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"Debbie and I have had the privilege of working with and for them for many years and we are thankful for their 35 years of dedicated service to our nation, our military and their families. We wish the best for them in their upcoming much deserved retirement. I would also like to acknowledge the uniform and civilian guardians, families and mission partners who secure our nation's interest in, from and to space. The United States Space Force was created by the President and Congress recognize that..."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"And we should insist that new technologies meet our standards for transparency, security, and consumer protection. Finally, economic security is national security. We have rediscovered the wisdom of Alexander Hamilton that every nation ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of national"
Testimony SPEAKER_01
Hearings to examine the nominations of Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to...
senate Finance Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"I support the efforts to ensure that the future of digital finance is anchored firmly in the United States and governed by American rules and values. Third, economic security is national security. Treasury plays a critical role in protecting the United States from illicit finance, safeguarding sensitive technologies and capital flows, and ensuring that American capital does"
Testimony MAST, BRIAN J.
Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnersh...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"over our allies, and over literally anybody. President Trump's agenda recognizes that economic security is national security. He is advancing energy"
Testimony KIM, YOUNG
Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnersh...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 15, 2026
"But Mr. Blake, I want to talk to you. And first, commend your leadership at DFC and your focus on advancing President Trump's vision that energy security is national security. And I'm continuing to always explore what more ways that we can help to expand DFC's"
Testimony MILLS, CORY
U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Secur...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Today we know that national security and economic prosperity go hand in hand. Economic security is national security, particularly when it comes to emerging technologies such as AI and the raw material and critical minerals that support them. The nation that controls advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and resilient supply chains will shape the global economy and the balance of power for decades to"
Testimony MILLS, CORY
U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Secur...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"At the heart of this effort is the Trump administration's Pax Silica initiative, a new vision for American economic leadership based on a simple but powerful principle. Economic security is national security. Pax Silica seeks to build a trusted network of allies and partners that work together to secure the industries and supply chains essential to development of artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy to semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and digital"
Testimony MR. PAUL SULLIVAN
U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Secur...
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"Some folks join the Foreign Service with different motives in mind. Others have embraced this turn that's about a decade long of commercial diplomacy and moving American business forward, which keeps coming back to the point that you raised in your remarks at the top of the program here, which are economic security is national security. So the idea that this is just some business that's topping off coffers for American companies, it's much bigger than that. And that's what diplomats should..."
Testimony SPEAKER_07
“Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America...
house Homeland Security Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"We are unwavering in our commitment to expanding our workforce, advancing technology, strengthening infrastructure, and maintaining relentless operational focus to confront these threats and safeguard our nation. Border security is national security. Our agents are exceptionally trained, resilient, and deeply committed to the"
Testimony BAIRD, JAMES R.
"To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conser...
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member. And Mr. Undersecretary, we really appreciate you being here. You mentioned in your introduction about food security is national security, and I think that's a philosophy that we have around here, and it demonstrates how important meetings like this are where we're providing the safety net for producers and farmers and ranchers, as well as a way to manage risk"
Testimony BIGGS, SHERI
An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Requ...
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026
"I also serve on homeland security, so that's an important aspect. Secretary Wright, can you tell us the importance of the Savannah River site to the energy security and national security of the United States? Thank you. Can you tell me how Congress can support the Department of Energy to secure American energy dominance for our children and for our"
Hearing “Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans”
house Homeland Security Committee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript
GARBARINO, ANDREW R. "Ms. Ha McNeil serves as the senior official of the Transportation Security Administration, TSA, performing the duties of the administrator. Ms. McNeil was appointed deputy administrator in 2025 and was previously the chief of staff at TSA. She has a background in national security She has a background in national security and technology policy with prior experience across the National Security Council, the Office of Management and Budget, and private sector roles. Admiral Thomas G. Allen serves as the Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving as the service's second-in-command since..."
Hearing Department of State FY 2027 Budget Request: A Commitment to America First Foreign Policy
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
DAVIDSON, WARREN "And I would like to highlight that your personal testimony at Charlie Kirk's memorial service your remarks at this year's Munich Security Conference resonate with me and with many of my constituents, so thank you. I only have time for a few quick topics, so first, thank you for leading one of the most thoughtful national security strategies I've seen in the post-Cold War era. I thought last year's national security strategy was well done, and the national security strategy opposes, quote, the cynical manipulation of our immigration system to build up voting blocs loyal to foreign interests..."
Hearing Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing
house Energy Subcommittee · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
JEREMY HARRELL "The ADVANCE Act and NEMA were the signature items that this committee dragged forward, and we're starting to see these things come to fruition now. These bills before the committee today, and I'll use this analogy on Congressional Baseball Game Week, are singles and doubles to keep that momentum going. There's some targeted areas where it absolutely makes sense to make some reforms that will improve the process, and that positions our country ultimately to lead here because we are in a global race. Energy security is national security, and so us leading not only by building here, by investing..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs), Christopher...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
ROSEN, JACKY "The lack of transparency has been especially evident when it comes to the Middle East. Despite repeated commitments from the State Department, including from – directly from Secretary Rubio, this committee has only received sporadic engagement and limited information on critical issues impacting our national security, U.S. national security. Just last month, Secretary Rubio told this committee that the war with Iran had"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_03 "I have worked in the private sector with 2,000 employees under me that were under CBAs of the 5,000 that reported in to me, and you learn to work with it, but it hinders your ability to deliver a mission. And in this case, our mission is national security, and national security should never be hindered by work rules that limit our ability to flex and be agile, and as agile as the threats we encounter. That's"
Hearing Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical Mineral Recovery and Recycling
house Environment Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
PALMER, GARY J. "to an extent that I think it is, and it's been mentioned several times, I think, throughout this hearing, that it's a threat to our national security. It's a threat to our economic security, but our national security as well. And this is a question for each of you. Do you think we're at a point where we need to ban the export of"
Hearing Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity: Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System
house Financial Services Committee · Jun 12, 2026 · Transcript
LUCAS, FRANK D. "The gentleman's time has expired in this round. The Chair now recognizes the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Mr. Davidson Subcommittee on National Security, Mr. Davidson of Ohio, for five minutes. The gentleman's time has expired. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina, Mr. Moore, for five"
Hearing Hearings to examine FDA bureaucracy, focusing on regulator to roadblock.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Feb 26, 2026 · Transcript
KIM, ANDY "I would do anything for them. And I just like, how do we translate that into the urgency of a government trying to be responsive? And I think that's where some of the disconnect hits on so many levels. Mr. Campbell, you talked about it, you used the word national security. I used to work in national security. I was in Afghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere. I saw this government move with urgency when they felt like lives were on the"
Hearing Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Requests for the Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation
house Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · May 21, 2025 · Transcript
MALOY, CELESTE "environmental expertise. How can our local government, somebody like Tooele County, leverage the Corps' assistance to assess feasibility and impacts of new transportation corridors to improve regional mobility while maintaining national security interests? And I know the national security interest is really important to them, but that area is growing quickly, and they've got to be able to have transportation infrastructure. Thank"
Hearing “Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office”
house Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee · Mar 25, 2026 · Transcript
RASKIN, JAMIE "citizens? In other words, if I'm thinking about maybe creating a group one day, and we might want to have a trademark, and I'm afraid somebody else has a competing trademark, you will go ahead and president on matters of national security. So this is a matter of national security? Okay, let me ask you this. You've emphasized today, and rightfully so, the importance"
Hearing H.R. 8464 – Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; H.R. 8312 – Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; H. Res. 1335 – Condemning actors seeking to...
house Rules Committee · Jun 8, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_30 "I think if people don't want to vote for them, then they should vote no on the House floor. But I also want to promote this notion that there's a lot of talk by my Republican friends about we need this for national security. I think we need a definition of national security in this country, one that includes things like the quality of education we provide our kids, the purity of our environment, whether people can afford health"
Hearing Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SH-219.
senate Intelligence (Select) Committee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript
KELLY, MARK "Did he know this was going to happen or did he just disregard it? And I just want to point out something that was released about six days ago. This is a fundraising email from the President, from the President of the United States. of the United States. And in this email here, where there's multiple links to donate money, it says, as a national security briefing member, you'll receive my private national security briefings. Director Gabbard, or Director Radcliffe, do you think the public should be able to, supporters of the President should be able to pay and receive his private national..."
Hearing Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests: Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook
house Europe Subcommittee · Dec 16, 2025 · Transcript
DAVIDSON, WARREN "We've seen tragic consequences for Europe not paying attention to their own security. So I'd like to say, why is President Trump administration's recently published national security strategy not only right for America's national security, but also right for Europe? Mr."
Hearing Hearings to examine intelligent networks, focusing on powering artificial intelligence and transforming communications.
senate Communication, Media, and Broadband · Jul 30, 2026 · Transcript
YOUNG, TODD "Or were you just adjusting yourself in the chair? Proving once again, these are national security issues. I keep saying this committee is a national security committee. So when I'm working on merchant shipping, Department of Commerce, it's a national security"
Hearing “Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. Doe”
house Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript
ROY, CHIP "Mr. O'Brien is the Deputy Executive Director of the Federation for American Immigration Reform. He previously served as an Assistant Chief Immigration Judge, Chief of the National Security Division of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate and in other senior roles in USCIS ICE and what was then known as the Immigration and Naturalization"
Hearing Hearings to examine America's communications networks.
senate Communication, Media, and Broadband · Dec 2, 2025 · Transcript
FISCHER, DEB "Mr. Mayer leads the association's efforts on cyber and national security. Our second witness is Daniel Kaczynski, President of Comtex, satellite and space communications segment. In his capacity, Mr. Kaczynski leads efforts to advance Comtex strategy and growth as the company focuses on next-generation satellite solutions. Our third witness is Jamel Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the National Security Law and Policy Program at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University...."
Hearing Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding
house East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
DR. MATTHEW FUNAIOLE "increasingly wields as an instrument of national power. We just heard from Chairwoman Kim that China controls over 50 percent of the commercial market and the U.S. is less than 1 percent, but maybe to put those figures in a little bit more perspective, a single state-owned conglomerate, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSSC, builds more commercial vessels by tonnage each year than the entire U.S. shipbuilding industry has produced since the end of World War II. CSSC is also the principal builder of warships for the PLA Navy, and this presents both economic and national security..."
Hearing Hearings to examine arms control and transforming international security functions at the State Department.
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 24, 2026 · Transcript
CRUZ, TED "Well, I would ask you to figure out who the hell wrote that statement that the U.S. supports this deal, and why they are putting out statements from the Department of State that are directly contrary to the position of the President of the United States, who is charged with the responsibility of making that decision. Well, I, I am very glad to hear it, because as we have seen with the recent targeting of Diego Garcia by Iran, this base is critically important for protecting American national security interest, and if the United Kingdom is to compromise that base, that would, A, harm our..."
Hearing Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
CRUZ, TED "That should be unacceptable. This amendment ensures that automakers are not forced to use General Motors' batteries, and that consumers are not forced to pay an additional $5,000 per vehicle, while still targeting the wireless external battery communications that may well present a legitimate national security risk. I would encourage my colleagues to support this amendment and ensure that we're targeting real national security risks without significantly driving up the cost for"
Hearing H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
house Armed Services Committee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript
TOKUDA, JILL N. "cuts to health care, cuts to child care, cuts to the very investments that help families put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. National security is not just about the strength of our military. It's about the strength of our country. A nation that prioritizes bullets and bombs over food and health care is not making itself stronger. A weak home front weakens our national security posture. What's even more troubling is that despite this record-breaking request, the administration proposes cutting military hospitals and clinics by roughly $100 billion. That tells us that this..."
Hearing Modernizing the BSA for Financial Crime in the 21st Century
house National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript
BEATTY, JOYCE "hide their money, exploit consumers, and game the system while everyday Americans are left more vulnerable. To make matters worse, Republicans in Congress continue to push a dangerous deregulatory agenda that puts our national security and financial system at risk. For example, lowering the Currency Transaction Report and Suspicious Activity Report thresholds and creating new national security risks to exploit their stablecoin legislation. Just last month, the committee Republicans voted to largely repeal the CTA, making it easier for fraudsters and cartels to laundry their money through..."
Hearing Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportation innovation.
senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_00 "Also protecting the privacy of Americans and ensuring that we have the domestic and allied Supply chains to do so. I think the risk it goes to data privacy and national security And so we have to make sure that we're protecting American consumers data that we're protecting all of our national security assets And that we are ensuring that it's American-made technology that is in these vehicles that are driving on American roadways. Thank you"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary (Educational and Cultural Affairs), and Yeouk...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Mar 26, 2026 · Transcript
HAGERTY, BILL "He helped the chairman oversee the Department of War's Indo-Pacific Command. I was proud to have him serve as a national security fellow in my office for two years. There, I had the opportunity to see firsthand Kevin's judgment, his work ethic, and his commitment to advancing U.S. national security interests. I believe strongly that Kevin is going to be uniquely qualified to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to ASEAN, and I'm happy to urge my colleagues to support his"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with...
senate Foreign Relations Committee · Jun 25, 2026 · Transcript
CORNYN, JOHN "successful tenure in the private sector. He was also a participant on several nonprofit boards and focused on national security and economic policy. In 2019, President Trump appointed John to serve on his intelligence advisory board where he offered the president and some of us in Congress sage counsel on matters of national security. Most recently, John served as undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence within the Treasury"
Hearing Hearings to examine the posture of the United States Space Command and United States Strategic Command in review of the Defense Authorization...
senate Armed Services Committee · Mar 26, 2026 · Transcript
SCOTT, RICK "It's a pretty big issue. I got to serve as governor of Florida for eight years and now a senator, so we prioritized and put a lot of effort into the Space Coast. I became governor right after manned flight was shut down, so it was a big issue. We tried to make sure that the Space Coast is an aerospace hub and a model of what happens when we use public-private partnerships to help America's reach its exploration goals. So unfortunately, we're not the only one trying to do this. We've got adversaries like Communist China, so I'm very appreciative the president has prioritized national security..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of William Hague, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary, Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant...
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Jun 23, 2026 · Transcript
HEINRICH, MARTIN "You know, one of the things we've realized, a number of the members who work in particular on the African continent have realized that natural resource management is actually national security. It is what, you know, provides the infrastructure that pushes back on many of the influences that we're concerned about on the continent, and so it's important that we meet our obligations because when we don't, we suffer in terms of national security. Mr. Lilly, last"
Hearing United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_20 "is tougher or easier than it is in the United Nations, From a broader sense, I would refer. Just name the names, yeah. Well, I would refer, actually, to our national security, national defense strategy. That are working against us, Iran, China, Russia, North"
Hearing The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
house Budget Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_13 "Secondly, we're going to strengthen our food supply. We're not going to allow instability and a lack of resilience in the food supply, food securities, national security. We're not going to be begging China or anybody to feed our families. Thirdly, we have to do something to give confidence to the American people that there is, in fact, free, fair, and accurate elections. We have a crisis in confidence in our elections. Say what you want about corruption and fraud, where"
Hearing Hearings to examine the next 250, focusing on small businesses leading the way.
senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee · Aug 5, 2026 · Transcript
MR. VALJAY RIGBY "can reduce these catastrophic wildfire risks and protect these agricultural business and rural economies that depend on healthy landscapes. Third, Congress should recognize agriculture as a national asset. Agricultural security is national security. Family farms support rural"
Hearing Oversight hearing titled “The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Century”
house Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee · May 20, 2026 · Transcript
MS. SAMANTHA BARNCASTLE "We need a system that better aligns NEPA review, ESA consultation, permitting, and federal procurement timelines so projects can move efficiently while still maintaining accountability and environmental protections. We need agencies empowered to partner with local project operators instead of micromanaging them, and we need Congress to recognize that water infrastructure is national infrastructure because food security is national security. The people who built the West through the Reclamation Act believed big things were"
Hearing H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital Access Act; H. Con. Res. 113 – Establishing the congressional budget for the...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_02 "Thank you, Ms. Lesher-Fernandez. Chairman Arrington, this resolution is about security, funding our armed services to protect our national security, funding our nation's farmers to protect food security, and funding measures to protect election security. What would be the cost if we fail in our constitutional duty to protect America's"
Hearing Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for the fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy.
senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Apr 21, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_05 "Occasionally, power must be projected to create long-term peace. American national security is anchored by our nuclear deterrent. DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration is honored by this mission to ensure a safe, secure, and effective deterrent against new and evolving threats. Today, NNSA is delivering more new"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General Douglas A. Schiess, USSF, to be general and Chief of Space Operations.
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
LIEUTENANT GENERAL DOUGLAS SCHIESS "Debbie and I have had the privilege of working with and for them for many years and we are thankful for their 35 years of dedicated service to our nation, our military and their families. We wish the best for them in their upcoming much deserved retirement. I would also like to acknowledge the uniform and civilian guardians, families and mission partners who secure our nation's interest in, from and to space. The United States Space Force was created by the President and Congress recognize that the space is a warfighting domain. Our way of life, our economy and our national security all..."
Hearing “Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border”
house Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_07 "We are unwavering in our commitment to expanding our workforce, advancing technology, strengthening infrastructure, and maintaining relentless operational focus to confront these threats and safeguard our nation. Border security is national security. Our agents are exceptionally trained, resilient, and deeply committed to the"
Hearing "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs"
house Agriculture Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
BAIRD, JAMES R. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member. And Mr. Undersecretary, we really appreciate you being here. You mentioned in your introduction about food security is national security, and I think that's a philosophy that we have around here, and it demonstrates how important meetings like this are where we're providing the safety net for producers and farmers and ranchers, as well as a way to manage risk"
Hearing An Overview of the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
house Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Jun 10, 2026 · Transcript
BIGGS, SHERI "I also serve on homeland security, so that's an important aspect. Secretary Wright, can you tell us the importance of the Savannah River site to the energy security and national security of the United States? Thank you. Can you tell me how Congress can support the Department of Energy to secure American energy dominance for our children and for our"
Hearing Cyber Posture of the Department of Defense
house Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee · Apr 21, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: General Joshua Rudd, National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command
Hearing Defense Intelligence Enterprise – Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027
house Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee · Apr 16, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: General Joshua Rudd, National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command
Hearing Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment Hearing (OPEN)
house Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee · Mar 19, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: Lieutenant General William Hartman, National Security Agency
Hearing Final Report of the National Security Commission for Emerging Biotechnology
house Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee · Apr 8, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Todd Young, National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
Hearing Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment Hearing (Open)
house Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee · Mar 26, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: General Timothy Haugh, National Security Agency
Hearing Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment Hearing (Closed)
house Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee · Mar 26, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: General Timothy Haugh, National Security Agency
Hearing Fiscal Year 2026 Review of the Department of Defense’s Cyber Posture
house Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee · May 16, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Lieutenant General William Hartman, National Security Agency
Hearing Beijing’s Poison Pipeline: The CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
house East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: Mr. Steve Yates, China and National Security Policy, Heritage Foundation
Hearing Defense Intelligence Enterprise Posture Hearing
house Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee · May 15, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Lieutenant General William Hartman, National Security Agency
Hearing Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the National Security Agency (CLOSED)
house National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee · Apr 22, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: General Joshua Rudd, National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command
Hearing Member Day
house Legislative Branch Subcommittee · Mar 17, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: Mr. Kel McClanahan, National Security Counselors
Hearing “Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs”
house Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021 · Jan 14, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: Mr. Thomas Speciale, Intelligence and National Security Alliance
Hearing Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment Hearing (CLOSED)
house Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee · Mar 19, 2026 · Request transcript
Witness: Lieutenant General William Hartman, National Security Agency
Hearing FY 2026 Budget Request for the National Security Agency (Closed)
house National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2025 · Request transcript
Witness: Lieutenant General William Hartman, National Security Agency
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house Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
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