Notice2026-02946
Notice of Open Public Hearing
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Published
February 13, 2026
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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on "the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China." Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on March 2, 2026 on "Part of Your World: U.S.-China Competition Under the Sea."
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 6981]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02946]
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is
mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress
annually on ``the national security implications of the economic
relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of
China.'' Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public
hearing in Washington, DC on March 2, 2026 on ``Part of Your World:
U.S.-China Competition Under the Sea.''
DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.
ADDRESSES: Members of the public will be able to attend in person at or
near the U.S. Capitol and adjacent Congressional office buildings
(specific building and room number to be announced) or view a live
webcast via the Commission's website at <a href="http://www.uscc.gov">www.uscc.gov</a>. Visit the
Commission's website for updates to the hearing location or possible
changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to view
the hearing online or in person.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking
further information concerning the hearing should contact Jameson
Cunningham, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC
20001; telephone: 202-624-1496, or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8c2cbddc6c6c1c6cfc0c9c5e8dddbcbcb86cfc7de"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83e9e0f6ededeaede4ebe2eec3f6f0e0e0ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>.
Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.
ADA Accessibility: For questions about the accessibility of the
event or to request an accommodation, please contact Jameson Cunningham
via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c565f49525255525b545d517c494f5f5f125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e747d6b7070777079767f735e6b6d7d7d30797168">[email protected]</span></a>. Requests for an accommodation should
be made as soon as possible, and at least five business days prior to
the event.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: This is the second public hearing the Commission will
hold during its 2026 reporting cycle. The hearing will examine how
China is challenging long-standing U.S. advantages in the undersea
domain and the implications of these developments for U.S. security and
interests in the Indo-Pacific. The hearing will examine China's
evolving strategies for the undersea domain, its current undersea
capabilities, and assess how the application of emerging technologies
will challenge U.S. efforts to maintain undersea superiority. The
hearing will also explore China's expanding activities involving
undersea critical infrastructure and deep-sea resources--including
submarine cables and seabed mining--and how Beijing may seek to
leverage these domains for commercial and national security advantages.
The hearing will be co-chaired by Chair Randall Schriver and Vice
Chair Michael Kuiken. Any interested party may file a written statement
by March 2, 2026 by transmitting it to the contact above. A portion of
the hearing will include a question and answer period between the
Commissioners and the witnesses.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act
(Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as amended by Public
Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113-291
(December 19, 2014).
Dated: February 11, 2026.
Christopher P. Fioravante,
Deputy Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review
Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-02946 Filed 2-12-26; 8:45 am]
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