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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Countering Left-Wing Organized Violence
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a May 16, 2023, House hearing focused on investigating and countering instances of organized violence attributed to left-wing groups. The hearing included testimony from witnesses and the submission of various reports and articles for the congressional record.
The hearing serves as a formal congressional inquiry into domestic security threats, which may influence future federal oversight priorities, Department of Homeland Security resource allocation, or legislative proposals regarding civil unrest.
Who It Affects
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Department of Homeland Security
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Independent Women's Forum
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Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 16, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- The hearing title is 'MOSTLY PEACEFUL: COUNTERING LEFT-WING ORGANIZED VIOLENCE'.
- Four witnesses provided testimony: Riley Gaines, Scott G. Erickson, Amy Spitalnick, and Julio Rosas.
- Multiple documents, articles, and reports were submitted for the record by members including Delia C. Ramirez, Daniel S. Goldman, Glenn Ivey, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and August Pfluger.
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- The hearing is officially recorded as Serial No. 118-13 of the 118th Congress.
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Focus on Left-Wing Violence
The hearing represents a specific legislative focus on investigating left-wing organized violence as a primary oversight objective for the subcommittee.
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