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Read. Follow. Verify.House Committee Hearing on Global Terrorism Threats (2017)
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official transcript of a 2017 House Committee on Homeland Security hearing regarding global and domestic terrorism threats. It features testimony from top federal officials, including the of Homeland Security and the FBI Director, alongside experts on domestic extremism.
The hearing established the federal government's 2017 assessment of national security risks, which informs the allocation of resources and policy priorities for the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
Who It Affects
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Department of Homeland Security
The agency's leadership provided testimony and responded to follow-up questions regarding their security operations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI Director provided testimony regarding federal law enforcement's role in counterterrorism.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 30, 2017, by the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- The session included testimony from the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the FBI Director, and the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
- A second panel of witnesses included local law enforcement and representatives from the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- The record includes supplemental statements and articles submitted by committee members regarding border security, hate group classifications, and terrorism research.
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- The document contains formal questions submitted by committee members to the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and the FBI Director for follow-up.
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The committee incorporated a wide range of external perspectives, including local police and non-profit organizations, into the official record alongside federal agency heads.
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