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Bureaucratic Challenges to Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico

PURPOSE: To examine federal response and recovery efforts to restore access to power and potable drinking water in Puerto Rico in the ...

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Subcommittee Joint Hearing: CDM: Government Perspectives on Security and Modernization

PURPOSE: To examine the status of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program rollout at specific agencies. To examine impediments to full deployment of CDM, such as lack of funds, lack of training, and issues with contracting vehicles. BACKGROUND: In 2012, DHS initiated the CDM program to provide hardware, software, and services to support ...

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An Examination of Federal Permitting Processes

PURPOSE: To examine federal permitting processes, focusing on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water Act. BACKGROUND: On February 12, 2018, the Administration announced guiding principles for rebuilding our nation's infrastructure, which included streamlining and shortening the permitting process for infrastructure projects. On March 1, 2017, the Subcommittees on Interior, ...

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State of Play: Federal IT in 2018

PURPOSE: To examine the state of federal information technology in 2018, including government-wide plans for information technology (IT) modernization. To examine the Administration's progress in implementing the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act. To discuss other key aspects of information technology (IT) including the IT workforce, emerging technologies, and continuing IT acquisition and contracting ...

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Shining Light on the Federal Regulatory Process

PURPOSE: To assess federal agencies' processes for and compliance with rulemaking and guidance procedure requirements. BACKGROUND: Federal agencies issue thousands of regulations per year, making it difficult for regulated entities and the general public to comply with regulatory directives.

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The Historic 2017 Hurricane Season: Impacts on the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Game Changers: Artificial Intelligence Part II, Artificial Intelligence and the Federal Government

PURPOSE: To examine the federal government's engagement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how government agencies can adopt AI to make citizen services more effective and efficient. BACKGROUND: On February 14, 2018, the Information Technology Subcommittee held the first hearing of a three-part series. During ...

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Roundtable Discussion with Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem

PURPOSE: To discuss issues concerning Jerusalem and the U.S.-Israel relationship, including the upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2017, the Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing to examine the benefits and challenges of ...

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Examining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

PURPOSE: To highlight ways for improved communication and interaction between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), localities, and the public where it conducts its work and projects. BACKGROUND: USACE provides engineering services to strengthen national security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. USACE dredges waterways, and focuses on hurricane and storm damage ...