Congressional Hearing on White Nationalist Terrorism
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry into how federal agencies and international partners identify and respond to white nationalist extremist threats.
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Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies
These agencies are responsible for implementing policies and strategies discussed during the hearing regarding domestic and international terrorism.
General Public
The public is affected by the development of national security policies and counter-terrorism strategies discussed by the committees.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 18, 2019, as a joint session between the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism and the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
- The hearing was designated as Serial No. 116-63 of the 116th Congress.
- Expert testimony was provided by Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Mr. Christian Picciolini, and Dr. Sharon Nazarian.
- The record includes supplemental materials submitted by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee regarding demographic trends and attacks on houses of worship.
- A video titled 'No More Talk' was submitted for the record by witness Christian Picciolini.
- The hearing record includes formal statements for the record from Representatives Gerald Connolly and Sheila Jackson Lee.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry into how federal agencies and international partners identify and respond to white nationalist extremist threats.
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Extensive Supplemental Documentation
The hearing record includes a significant amount of supplemental research and media submitted by Representative Jackson Lee, indicating a focus on the intersection of demographic shifts and violence against religious institutions.
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