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Read. Follow. Verify.1977 Congressional Hearings on Grand Jury Reform (H.R. 94)
Record date · July 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of congressional hearings held in 1977 regarding H.R. 94, a bill proposed to reform the federal system. The hearings took place over four dates to gather testimony on potential changes to grand jury procedures and protections for witnesses.
These hearings represent the legislative record for proposed changes to the federal process, which dictates how citizens are ed and questioned in federal criminal investigations.
Who It Affects
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Federal grand jury witnesses
The proposed legislation aimed to change the procedures and protections governing individuals subpoenaed to testify before federal grand juries.
Federal prosecutors
Changes to grand jury rules would alter the legal requirements and processes prosecutors must follow during investigations.
Key Facts
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and International Law.
- The primary subject of the hearings was the consideration of H.R. 94, a bill focused on grand jury reform.
- Hearings were held on four specific dates in 1977: March 17, April 27, June 1, and June 29.
- The document serves as the official record for the Ninety-fifth Congress, first session.
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Extended Hearing Schedule
The hearings were spread out over four months, indicating a deliberate and thorough legislative review process for H.R. 94.
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