Time: 11:15 a.m.

Location: Rayburn 2118

Purpose: The purpose of the hearing is to examine Department of Defense policies, programs, and activities in the Indo-Pacific region in preparation for the committee’s consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.  The hearing provides an opportunity to assess the threats to U.S. national security in the region and to evaluate the effectiveness of the department’s use of the resources provided by Congress to accomplish its objectives.  

Witnesses:

The Honorable Ely Ratner

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

Department of Defense

Admiral John Aquilino

Commander

US Indo-Pacific Command

General Paul LaCamera

Commander

United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and US Forces Korea