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House Homeland Security Committee Field Hearing on Post-9/11 Terrorism

Original title: BEYOND BIN LADEN'S CAVES AND COURIERS TO A NEW GENERATION OF TERRORISTS: CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGES IN A POST-9/11 WORLD

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal legislative record of the committee's assessment of current national security threats and the ongoing needs of 9/11-affected communities as the nation approaches the 14th anniversary of the attacks.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

First responders and recovery workers

These individuals continue to manage health effects related to their work at the site of the attacks.

Victims' families

These families are involved in the annual commemoration ceremonies and ongoing advocacy regarding the legacy of the attacks.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to discuss evolving terrorism threats and national security challenges. The session featured testimony from former New York City officials, law enforcement leaders, and representatives of 9/11 survivor organizations.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 8, 2015, at Foundation Hall in the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
The committee convened to discuss the evolution of terrorism threats since the September 11 attacks.
The hearing occurred shortly before the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has hosted over 21 million visitors since its opening in 2011.
The committee received testimony from two panels, including former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and commissioners from the NYPD and FDNY.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this hearing held in New York City instead of Washington, D.C.?

The committee held a '' at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to conduct oversight in a location directly relevant to the subject of post-9/11 security challenges.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, September 11th Families Association President Lee A. Ielpi, and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President Gregory A. Thomas.

Why It Matters

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Anniversary-linked Oversight

The committee scheduled this hearing specifically to coincide with the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the use of symbolic dates for legislative oversight.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Connected Entities

locationNational September 11 Memorial & Museum“Site of the field hearing”Map →

personRudolph Giuliani“Former Mayor of New York City, witness”Map →

personJoe Daniels“President and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum”Map →

personWilliam J. Bratton“Commissioner of the New York Police Department, witness”Map →

personDaniel A. Nigro“Commissioner of the New York Fire Department, witness”Map →

personMichael T. McCaul“Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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