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Read. Follow. Verify.House Judiciary Committee Hearing: FBI Oversight
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a July 12, 2023, House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray. The hearing focused on congressional of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's operations and policies.
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to question the leadership of the FBI regarding agency conduct, investigative priorities, and internal policies that impact federal law enforcement 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.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The agency is subject to congressional oversight and questioning regarding its operations.
House Committee on the Judiciary
The committee members are responsible for questioning the FBI Director and entering evidence into the official record.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 12, 2023, before the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray provided both oral and prepared testimony.
- Committee members submitted various documents into the record, including news articles, letters from U.S. Attorneys, and reports on domestic terrorism.
- The record includes correspondence regarding FBI investigations, data privacy, and agency headquarters location discussions.
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- The hearing is documented as Serial No. 118-32 of the 118th Congress.
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