FEDERALhearing transcript

House Administration Committee Hearing on Legislative Branch Priorities

Original title: PRIORITIES OF THE HOUSE OFFICERS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ENTITIES FOR FY 2018 AND BEYOND

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the oversight agenda for the agencies that maintain the Capitol complex, protect members of Congress, and manage public government records, directly influencing how these entities allocate their federal funding and manage their staff.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Legislative Branch Agencies

These agencies must align their operational priorities and budget requests with the oversight expectations of the Committee.

Members of Congress and Staff

These individuals rely on the services provided by the legislative branch agencies for their daily work and security.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on House Administration held an introductory hearing to discuss the operational priorities, budget challenges, and goals of various legislative branch agencies for the 2018 fiscal year and beyond. The session focused on coordinating between the Committee and agencies like the Capitol Police, Library of Congress, and Architect of the Capitol.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 6, 2017, in the 115th Congress.
The Committee on House Administration is celebrating its 70th year of existence.
The hearing was held earlier in the session than usual to establish priorities for 2017 and 2018.
Agencies are tasked with meeting their missions within a constrained budget environment.
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the Capitol complex and Supreme Court grounds.
The Government Publishing Office manages public information for all three branches of government.
The United States Capitol Police are tasked with protecting the Capitol and adapting to evolving security technologies.
The Committee acknowledged the successful coordination of the Presidential inauguration and recent transition of power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Committee on House Administration?

The Committee oversees the operations of the House of Representatives and various legislative branch agencies, including the Library of Congress and the Capitol Police.

Why was this hearing held?

The Chairman held the hearing to establish communication and identify the needs, priorities, and pending issues for legislative branch agencies at the start of the 115th Congress.

Why It Matters

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Early Oversight Scheduling

The Chairman explicitly noted that this hearing was held earlier than usual to ensure alignment between the Committee and agencies at the start of the new Congress.

Committee on House Administration

Connected Entities

personGregg Harper“Chairman of the Committee on House Administration”Map →

organizationLibrary of Congress“Responsible for collecting and protecting public records and media”Map →

personJamie Raskin“New member of the Committee on House Administration”Map →

personRobert A. Brady“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

organizationArchitect of the Capitol“Responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Responsible for production and distribution of public information”Map →

organizationUnited States Capitol Police“Responsible for security of the Capitol complex”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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