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Read. Follow. Verify.House Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing: Department of Homeland Security
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a House Judiciary Committee hearing held on April 28, 2022, featuring testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The hearing focused on the of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and included the submission of various articles, letters, and statements regarding immigration policy and departmental operations.
This hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to question the Secretary of Homeland Security on agency performance, border management, and policy implementation, which directly impacts federal immigration enforcement and national security operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency is subject to congressional oversight and questioning regarding its policies and operations.
House Judiciary Committee Members
Members are responsible for questioning the Secretary and submitting materials for the official record.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 28, 2022, before the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas provided both oral and prepared testimony.
- Committee members submitted numerous documents for the record, including articles from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Breitbart, and Yahoo! News.
- Submitted materials included correspondence regarding immigration terminology changes, border processing, and national security reviews of technology legislation.
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- The record includes a 1950 speech by Margaret Chase Smith submitted by Vice-Chair Madeleine Dean.
- Multiple letters from members of Congress to Secretary Mayorkas regarding DHS operations were entered into the official record.
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Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2026
“In support of the No Political Enemies Act to prevent executive punishing of individuals or organizations for constitutionally protected speech, belies, viewpoints, or political participation. In support of amending DHS appropriation riders to improve oversight and accountability on Department of Homeland security surveillance. In opposition to the SAVE America Act and requiring unnecessary barriers to voting. In support of increasing federal election security funding and identifying risks to election security and confidence posed by executive orders. In support of encouraging congressional members to uphold their legal duty to seat future lawfully elected members of Congress from the midterm elections. In support of reforms that strengthening the independence of the Judge Advocate General Corps through reforms of notification to Congress on before their termination. In support of reforms to protect independent legal advice within DoD and protect the non-political nature of the armed forces. In support of reforming the national emergencies framework to prevent executive abuses. Advocating in support of reforms that would prevent the executive branch from harming First Amendment rights of broadcasters. ”
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Discoveries
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High Volume of Correspondence
The record shows a pattern of repeated, formal letters from specific committee members to the DHS Secretary regarding policy implementation over the course of a year.
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- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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