FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Human Rights at Home and U.S. Global Leadership

Original title: HUMAN RIGHTS AT HOME: IMPLICATIONS. FOR U.S. LEADERSHIP

January 1, 2021

human rights international relations U.S. foreign policy COVID-19 remote government proceedings

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing established a formal record of congressional inquiry into domestic human rights issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting a precedent for remote legislative proceedings under House Resolution 965.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

The Commission transitioned to remote operations to conduct its oversight duties.

Witnesses

Witnesses participated in the hearing via videoconference rather than in-person.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a July 2, 2020, remote hearing held by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission). The hearing examined the state of human rights within the United States and how domestic conditions impact the nation's international standing.

Key Facts

The hearing was the first-ever remote proceeding conducted by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
The hearing was held on July 2, 2020, via videoconference.
The proceedings were conducted under the authority of House Resolution 965, which allowed for remote operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The hearing focused on the implications of domestic human rights conditions for U.S. international leadership.
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe is also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission.
The hearing included testimony from three witnesses: Nkechi Taifa, Malcolm Momodou Jallow, and Ambassador Ian Kelly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this hearing held remotely?

The hearing was held remotely to protect the health and safety of witnesses, members, staff, and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the purpose of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe?

The Commission, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, monitors compliance with the and other commitments.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Transition to Remote Governance

The document explicitly cites House Resolution 965 as the legal basis for the shift to remote legislative hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Resolution 965

Connected Entities

personNkechi Taifa“Witness, Founding Principal & CEO of The Taifa Group, LLC.”Map →

personMalcolm Momodou Jallow“Witness, Member of Parliament (Sweden).”Map →

personSheila Jackson Lee“Member of Congress present at the hearing.”Map →

personAlex T. Johnson“Chief of Staff, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.”Map →

personSheldon Whitehouse“Commissioner present at the hearing.”Map →

personGwen Moore“Commissioner present at the hearing.”Map →

personIan Kelly“Witness, former U.S. Permanent Representative to the OSCE.”Map →

personEmanuel Cleaver II“Commissioner and presiding chair of the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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