FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Nomination Hearing for ICE and CSOSA Directors

Original title: NOMINATION HEARING

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing initiates the confirmation process for two key federal agency heads responsible for national immigration enforcement and the supervision of offenders in the District of Columbia.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

ICE Employees

The agency's leadership and policy direction are determined by the confirmed Director.

District of Columbia Residents

The Director of CSOSA oversees the supervision of offenders within the District.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on November 15, 2018, to consider the nominations of Ronald D. Vitiello for Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Richard S. Tischner, Jr. for Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).

Key Facts

The committee considered the nomination of Ronald D. Vitiello for Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The committee considered the nomination of Richard S. Tischner, Jr. for Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).
ICE employs approximately 19,000 people and manages a budget exceeding $7.5 billion.
The hearing took place on November 15, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Ronald D. Vitiello previously served as Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol and Acting Deputy Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The hearing included testimony, biographical information, financial disclosures, and ethics letters for both nominees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the ICE Director?

The Director leads an agency of 19,000 employees responsible for enforcing federal laws related to immigration, border control, customs, trade, and investigating various federal crimes.

What does the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) do?

CSOSA is responsible for the supervision of offenders in the District of Columbia.

Why It Matters

This hearing initiates the confirmation process for two key federal agency heads responsible for national immigration enforcement and the supervision of offenders in the District of Columbia.

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Discoveries

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ICE Leadership Transition

The hearing highlights the transition from an Acting Director to a formal nominee for the head of ICE.

Ronald D. Vitiello U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Connected Entities

personRichard S. Tischner, Jr.“Nominee for Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency”Map →

personRon Johnson“Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs”Map →

personRonald D. Vitiello“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement”Map →

organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency responsible for immigration, border control, and trade enforcemen”Map →

organizationCourt Services and Offender Supervision Agency“Agency responsible for offender supervision in the District of Columbia”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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